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On September 16, 2025, a UN commission led by Navi Pillay released a 72-page report concluding that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza since October 2023. The report cites killings, aid blockages, forced displacement, and destruction of a fertility clinic as evidence, naming Israeli leaders including Netanyahu as responsible. Israel rejects the findings as false and politically motivated.
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A UN report reveals widespread corruption in South Sudan, with elite officials diverting billions of dollars from public funds since independence in 2011. The report highlights schemes linked to President Kiir's government, deepening a severe food crisis and risking renewed conflict amid ongoing political tensions.
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Qatar is seeking legal action at the ICC after Israeli forces targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, marking the first attack on Qatari soil. The strike killed six people, including civilians, and prompted Qatar to explore international legal avenues. The incident heightens regional tensions amid ongoing Gaza conflict.
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As of late September 2025, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is spearheading a US-backed plan to establish the Gaza International Transitional Authority (GITA), a UN-endorsed interim government for Gaza excluding Hamas and initially sidelining the Palestinian Authority. The plan aims to stabilize Gaza post-conflict, prevent forced displacement, and eventually unify Palestinian territories under the PA, amid Israeli opposition and ongoing regional tensions.
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Multiple sources, including UN experts and US Senator Bernie Sanders, accuse Israel of committing genocide in Gaza amid ongoing conflict. Israel denies the allegations, citing self-defense and military necessity. The debate centers on civilian casualties, humanitarian conditions, and the use of the term 'genocide' in the context of the Gaza war.
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Recent reports highlight renewed violence and political instability in South Sudan, with clashes between government forces and opposition fighters intensifying. The UN warns of a potential full-scale war, driven by leadership failures, corruption, and ongoing conflict, displacing thousands and threatening regional stability. The situation remains highly volatile as peace efforts falter.
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The US skipped its UN human rights review for the second time, citing bias and political reasons. Critics warn this weakens global human rights efforts and signals a retreat from international cooperation. The move follows Trump's withdrawal from UN bodies, raising concerns about US leadership on human rights.
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UN Special Rapporteur Alena Douhan reports worsening conditions in Cuba due to US sanctions, citing increased inflation, resource scarcity, and medicine shortages. The UN General Assembly has condemned the embargo for 33 years, but US sanctions remain in place, impacting Cuba's economy and public health.