Tag: Volker Türk

Tuesday, July 1st 2025 - 09:59 UTC
Maduro says far right's “terrorism” plans thwarted

Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro said Monday during his weekly broadcast show that, with Colombia's help, his country had dismantled far-right terrorist plans. While highlighting the capture of international terrorists, he also announced the activation of a nationwide military, police, and civilian patrol system to ensure security.
Wednesday, August 14th 2024 - 10:57 UTC
High Commissioner for Human Rights concerned about latest developments in Venezuela

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed his “deep concern” for the large number of arbitrary detentions registered in Venezuela since the July 28 elections which incumbent President Nicolás Maduro claims to have won despite the National Electoral Council (CNE) never producing the minutes vouching for it.
Thursday, May 25th 2023 - 09:07 UTC
UNHCHR joins condemnation of racist chants against Vinicius Jr

The United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Völker Türk Wednesday joined the list of those condemning Real Madrid Brazilian striker Vinicius Jr being called “a monkey” during a Spanish First Division clash with Valencia last weekend.
Thursday, April 13th 2023 - 10:46 UTC
UN calls on Italy to act responsibly on migration issues

Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has urged Italy to ensure that any migration measures it implements during the state of emergency declared on Monday respect its humanitarian obligations.
Saturday, January 28th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Maduro reviews human rights situation in Venezuela with Türk

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Volker Türk reviewed the situation in the South American country during a meeting Friday at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas.
Friday, January 27th 2023 - 18:47 UTC
Venezuelan human rights activist arrested after meeting with UN High Commissioner Volker Türk

The arrest in Caracas of activist María Fernanda Rodríguez during the visit of the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Volker Türk sparked an international uproar. She was released later on Friday with no comments.
Thursday, January 26th 2023 - 10:15 UTC
UN High Commissioner due in Venezuela to address the human rights crisis

United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Volker Türk is arriving Thursday in Caracas from Colombia for talks with the Nicolás Maduro administration about human rights, where the latest reports have been anything but favorable.
Saturday, January 14th 2023 - 18:01 UTC
Iran hangs alleged British spy

Former Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Ali Reza Akbari (1997-2005) has been hanged after being found guilty of spying for the British government, it was reported in Tehran Saturday by the Mizan news service, although the exact moment of the execution was not revealed.
Saturday, September 10th 2022 - 10:19 UTC
Austrian lawyer to succeed Bachelet as UNHCHR

Austrian lawyer Volker Türk has been appointed to succeed former two-time Chilean President Michelle Bachelet as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, it was announced.