The UN raised concerns on Thursday about catastrophic levels of child malnutrition in Sudan’s North Darfur and Greater Kordofan due to ongoing armed conflict, warning of a looming famine crisis across the country if immediate action is not implemented. Based on a study conducted by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global food The post UN warns child malnutrition reached alarming levels in Sudan appeared first on JURIST – News.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday urged Burkina Faso authorities to immediately halt the repression of the nation’s civic space and overturn its intended ban on political parties. Türk emphasized that the government’s decision to prohibit political parties marks a serious setback for freedoms of expression, association, and political participation in The post UN urges Burkina Faso to halt repression of civic society appeared first on JURIST – News.

Amnesty International stated on Wednesday that a Tunisian appeals court upheld and intensified prison sentences for Ennahda party leaders in the “Conspiracy against State Security 2” case. Amnesty International emphasized that this verdict, which was handed down on February 2, demonstrates the continued use of the judiciary to crack down on the country’s political opposition. The post Rights group condemns Tunisia court’s decision to increase prison sentences against Ennahda leaders appeared first on JURIST – News.

A UN expert expressed concern Thursday over what she called the failure of the UK government to enforce a critical ruling on sex-based protections. Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem commented on the government’s delayed adoption of the Supreme Court ruling in For Women Ltd v. Scottish Ministers. The decision aimed The post UN expert voices concern over slow implementation of sex-based protections in UK appeared first on JURIST – News.