High Commissioner Volker Turk says people's dignity and lives must be respected, stresses Israeli obligation 'to spare the civilian population and civilian objects' during attacks

Volker Turk also urges more action against online hate speech; billionaire says anti-defamation group makes baseless accusations of antisemitism

Volker Turk singles out Israel while expressing dismay for fighting between rival Eritrean groups in various places, orders authorities to avoid hate speech

In statement, Volker Turk lauds mass demonstrations, says they 'demonstrate the extent of public disquiet at the extent of fundamental legislative changes'

Volker Turk calls for end to violence after Jenin operation and Tel Aviv terror attack, criticizes Israeli airstrikes

Minister announced plan to speed up licensing in wake of deadly shooting outside Jerusalem synagogue; gun range owner: 'Even those who didn't want one realized they needed one'

High Commissioner for Human Rights warns proposals will undermine judiciary's ability to act 'as an effective institutional check on executive and legislative power'

International body's rights chief Volker Turk: 'The proliferation of firearms will lead to increased risks of killings and injuries of both Israelis and Palestinians'

Global organization's rights body says Islamic Republic is wielding threats of criminal proceedings and death penalty to quash dissent, urges it to listen to grievances instead

Rights chief Volker Turk says policies excluding half of Afghanistan's population will destabilize country, with effects rippling beyond borders