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Secretary-General 'deeply saddened' by death of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel
On 3 July, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said he was “deeply saddened” to learn the passing yesterday of Elie Wiesel, a powerful voice for Holocaust remembrance and long-standing UN Messenger of Peace.
UN agencies: South Sudan at risk of ‘hunger catastrophe’
The level of food insecurity in South Sudan is at the highest since the start of the conflict two and a half years ago, United Nations agencies warned on 29 June.

CIA rendition victims challenge Romania and Lithuania at Europe’s human rights court
Hearings being held today at the European Court of Human Rights in two crucial cases against Romania and Lithuania for complicity in the CIA-led rendition and secret detention programmes represent a milestone in accountability, said Amnesty International.

Russia will sign Council of Europe new convention to promote safety at football matches and other sports events
On 28 June, Deputy Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation Natalia Parshikova said that Russia will sign the draft Council of Europe Convention on an Integrated Safety, Security and Service Approach at Football Matches and Other Sports Events.
At least 7 injured during protest in Sacramento
A rally by a nationalist group at California’s State Capitol in Sacramento became violent on 26 June when protesters clashed with the group, leaving at least seven people injured.
Secretary-General urges states to stand by victims of torture

Global Witness: rising murder count of environmental activists
International non-governmental organization Global Witness is disturbed by frequent killings of environmental activists. The organization’s new report documents 185 known deaths worldwide last year — by far the highest annual death toll on record and a 59% increase from 2014. Severe limits on information mean the true numbers are undoubtedly higher.
AI: counter-terrorism bill would give Polish security service unchecked power

Benoîte Groult, French feminist and writer, dies at 96
UN member states mark World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, held every year on June 20th, we commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. This year, World Refugee Day also marks a key moment for the public to show support for families forced to flee.