Netherlands & Volker Türk

Netherlands: The Netherlands backed the request for an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council regarding the situation in Sudan — El-Obeid.

Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a 'red alert' regarding the unfolding human rights catastrophe in Sudan — El-Obeid and urged world leaders to take immediate action to prevent atrocity crimes.

Netherlands: The Netherlands rejected the sanctions, stressing that international courts must operate freely.

Volker Türk: As UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, he urged the US to lift sanctions, defending the ICC and human rights institutions.

Netherlands: The Netherlands is working with other EU nations to set up joint return and transit hubs and is facing an 'asylum crisis' with overcrowded reception centers.

Volker Türk: Volker Turk, the UN human rights chief, has spoken out against the dehumanization of migrants and refugees and criticized the EU's new rules for potentially weakening safeguards and expanding detention.

Netherlands: Allowed citizens to trade gas cars for electric ones. Economy affected by higher energy costs but taking measures to reduce dependence.

Volker Türk: UN human rights chief, called for action to help stranded mariners.

Netherlands: The Netherlands, as part of a joint statement by world leaders, welcomed the ceasefire and encouraged diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace and energy security.

Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, deplored the rhetoric used by all parties, including threats to annihilate a civilization and target civilian infrastructure.

Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a stark warning about potential violations of international law and an impending human rights disaster in Sudan.