Israel Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council On 6th February 2025, Israel announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), citing institutional bias against Israel. Israel accused the UNHRC of persistent bias since its inception in 2006, following repeated allegations of human rights violations in Gaza. Aspect Details Withdrawal Date Israel announced its withdrawal from the UNHRC on 6th February 2025. Reason Cited Israel cited institutional bias against Israel as the reason for withdrawal. Allegation Against UNHRC Israel accused the council of persistent bias since its establishment in 2006, especially amid repeated Gaza-related allegations. Link with US…
22 April, 2026
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Nicaragua Withdraws from UNESCO On 4th May 2025, Nicaragua formally withdrew from UNESCO. The withdrawal came after UNESCO announced that the 2025 Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize would be awarded to La Prensa, a prominent Nicaraguan newspaper critical of President Ortega. Aspect Details Withdrawal Date Nicaragua formally withdrew from UNESCO on 4th May 2025. Immediate Trigger The decision followed UNESCO’s announcement to award the 2025 Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to La Prensa. La Prensa La Prensa is a prominent Nicaraguan newspaper known for criticism of President Ortega. Guillermo Cano Prize Established in 1997, the prize honours individuals…
21 April, 2026
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