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Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized Nigeria's dedication to bolstering human rights through constitutional provisions and integrating them into security strategies. He made these assertions during the opening of the 2026 High-Level International Humanitarian Law Dialogue in Abuja.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has stated that sanctions imposed by former US President Donald Trump on Cuba are unlawful, referencing a Supreme Court decision that limits presidential authority on tariffs without congressional consent. He argues the sanctions violate US law and international principles.
Professor Mukhtar Imam has stated that the United Nations has become largely ineffectual, offering only rhetoric in times of crisis. He also condemned recent US strikes on Iran as a clear violation of international law, particularly given ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The UN Security Council has denounced the recent terrorist attacks in Kwara State, which resulted in the deaths of over 160 individuals. The Council emphasized the need for accountability and justice for the perpetrators of these acts.
New Israeli policies in the West Bank have provoked widespread criticism from Palestinians, Arab nations, Israeli activists, and the UK, who argue that these actions represent a form of de facto annexation.
Israel has started the demolition of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem after enacting laws that prohibit the agency's operations. The UN agency condemned this action as a serious violation of international law.
