Rules of war 'being shredded' worldwide, UN rights chief warns | International

GENEVA, Sept 8, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The United Nations human rights chief warned on Monday that international law and the rules of war -- the foundation of peace and global order -- are being ripped up. In his opening address to the United Nations Human Rights Council's 60th session, Volker Turk warned that "disturbing trends that undercut our rights are gaining ground across the world". He condemned a "troubling erosion of international law", warning that "around the world, the long-established rules of war are being shredded, with virtually no accountability". He pointed to a blatant disregard for international law in conflicts, including Russia's war in Ukraine, the civil war in Sudan and the devastating war Israel is waging on Gaza....