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UN high commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, requested an additional $500 million in 2025 to address global human rights challenges. His office, which monitors violations in crisis zones like Gaza and Ukraine, released over 3,100 detainees and assisted 49,000 survivors of torture. Despite requesting $500 million last year, only $269 million was received. While several countries supported funding, the US has yet to confirm its 2025 contribution amid policy reviews.
Faye Hall, an American woman recently freed from Taliban captivity in Afghanistan, expressed her gratitude to President Trump for securing her release. Hall's detention and subsequent release highlight ongoing diplomatic efforts to free detained US citizens, facilitated by the Qatari delegation amidst overall concerns about detainees' conditions.
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