UN Officials Criticize UK's 'Safety in Rwanda' Bill

War Crimes and Violence

• Mass graves in Gaza contain victims with tied hands, sparking concerns about war crimes amidst Israeli airstrikes.
• The UN human rights office (OHCHR) reports disturbing discoveries, including victims found naked and bound.

Fashion Photography

• Josiah Johnson, an aspiring photographer from Dominica, is using digital technology training to pursue international opportunities.
• Dominica, a small Caribbean country prone to hurricanes, presents unique challenges for fashion photographers.

International Solidarity and Gang Violence

• UN Special Representative urges international solidarity with Haiti as gang violence escalates.
• Gang violence is increasing in Haiti, prompting calls for international support.

World News in Brief

• The UN Middle East envoy expresses concern over rising violence in the West Bank.
• Dialogue is critical in Kosovo, and a detained Afghan activist should be freed.
• The UN urges airlines not to facilitate UK-Rwanda asylum transfers.

Refugee Protection and Human Rights

• The newly passed "Safety of Rwanda" bill is criticized by UN officials for its harmful impact on global responsibility-sharing, human rights, and refugee protection.
• Independent UN experts express concern over the role airlines and aviation authorities could have in the unlawful removal of asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda.

Sexual Violence in Wartime

• The UN verified 3,688 cases of rape and other sexual violence in 2023, a 50% increase over the previous year.
• The Security Council is urged to "silence the guns" and amplify women's voices for peace to end rape in wartime.

Climate Change and Disasters

• Asia is the world's most disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate, and water-related hazards.
• Storms and floods have hit Asia the hardest, according to a WMO report.

Booklovers and Earthquake Recovery

• Book by book, Türkiye's booklovers are reviving cities ravaged by the 2023 earthquakes with help from the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM).
• Cash grants from IOM support the booklovers' efforts to bring life back to affected cities.