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U.N. Human Rights Council: Turk Urges Ambition on Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
January 31, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 31 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:

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Turk urges ambition on crimes against humanity treaty

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk today welcomed ongoing preparatory talks toward an international treaty on crimes against humanity.

"The start of deliberations on a convention on crimes against humanity is a milestone moment for States to strengthen internat . . .

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