UN rights chief urges restraint after U.S.-Iran peace deal

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday welcomed the newly announced peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, urging all parties to exercise restraint and work towards a lasting settlement.

Iran has executed 21 people and detained more than 4,000 since start of war, UN reports

The United Nations has said that at least 21 people have been executed in Iran and more than 4,000 arrested since the outbreak of war involving the United States and Israel on 28 February.

Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners

At least 80 political prisoners were freed across the country over the weekend following pressure from the United States, a prominent Venezuelan rights organisation, Foro Penal, said.

UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk