Jan 9, 2025 · GENEVA - In two landmark decisions, the UN Human Rights Committee has ruled that Australia remained responsible for the arbitrary detention of asylum seekers redirected or …

International human rights law provides a clear and universal framework relating to detention, enshrined by the following standards:

Arbitrary detention exposes the victim to the possibility of further violations, including torture or other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment; enforced and involuntary …

Oct 15, 2025 · In addition, the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (part of Special Procedures) is the only non-treaty-based UN mechanism with the power to investigate specific complaints …

Mar 6, 2025 · GENEVA – A UN report published on Thursday highlights a widespread pattern of arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of detainees by the Rapid Support Forces and the …

Jan 8, 2025 · GENEVA – UN experts* today called on the United States to immediately release Zayn al-Abidin Muhammad Husayn (known as Abu Zubaydah), who remains detained for …

Oct 6, 2025 · The mandate of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention was most recently extended by Human Rights Council resolution 60/8 of 6 October 2025 for a further three-year …

May 19, 2025 · GENEVA – Two independent human rights experts on torture and indigenous peoples respectively* today sharply criticised state and territory youth justice systems in …

Jul 31, 2024 · GENEVA - The UN Human Rights Office today published a report on arbitrary, prolonged and incommunicado detention by Israeli authorities, affecting thousands of …

Aug 13, 2025 · A UN Human Rights report highlights widespread gender-based violence, poor health provisions, and discriminatory legal systems disproportionately affecting women and …