{"id":157791,"date":"2025-07-21T10:13:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T10:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-news-in-brief-inter-ethnic-violence-in-syria-indigenous-peoples-rights-global-information-security-un-news\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T10:13:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T10:13:55","slug":"world-news-in-brief-inter-ethnic-violence-in-syria-indigenous-peoples-rights-global-information-security-un-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-news-in-brief-inter-ethnic-violence-in-syria-indigenous-peoples-rights-global-information-security-un-news\/","title":{"rendered":"World News in Brief: Inter-ethnic violence in Syria, Indigenous Peoples\u2019 rights, global information security – UN News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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C<\/span>lashes on Sunday between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militia have reportedly left at least 30 dead in Syria\u2019s predominantly-Druze city of <\/span>Sweida<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>
The violence erupted two days after a Druze merchant was abducted on the highway to Damascus.
The incident marks the latest episode of sectarian bloodshed in Syria, where fears among minority groups have surged since Islamist rebels toppled former dictator Bashar al-Assad in December and installed a new caretaker Government, which is gaining increasing international recognition.
Those targeted include the Druze sect, an offshoot of Shia Islam.  
On Monday, UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Najat Rochdi<\/a>, expressed \u201cdeep concern\u201d over these reports and urged authorities and stakeholders to \u201ctake immediate steps to protect civilians, restore calm and prevent incitement.\u201d
She also underscored the need for inclusion, trust-building and meaningful dialogue to advance a credible and inclusive political transition in Syria.
The UN human rights chief spoke at<\/a> a high-level political forum on the rights of Indigenous Peoples on Monday.
Underscoring how crucial such forums are to advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples, Volker T\u00fcrk<\/a> highlighted developments in Colombia, Finland and Guatemala that have given them more self-determination.
But despite these advances, violations against Indigenous Peoples\u2019 rights continue.
Many still lack formal land recognition, while mining activity, deforestation and large-scale agricultural development often cause environmental destruction.
Indigenous Peoples also experience immense discrimination and face the brunt of climate chaos, Mr. T\u00fcrk stressed.
Furthermore, data from the human rights office reveals that 26 per cent of rights activists killed in 2023 and 2024 were Indigenous, largely in the Americas.
Additionally, states are using AI in ways that harm Indigenous Peoples through surveillance, data exploitation and exclusion from decision-making. T\u00fcrk thus called for human rights-based approaches that uphold Indigenous data sovereignty and self-determination.
The High Commissioner also called for future policies on climate, digital technologies and other areas to \u201creflect the wisdom and experience of Indigenous Peoples.\u201d
\u201cThis is not only essential to respect and fulfil the human rights of Indigenous Peoples,\u201d he concluded. \u201cThere is growing recognition that the ideas and approaches of Indigenous Peoples hold important lessons for all of us.\u201d
The UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday, welcomed<\/a> the adoption by consensus of the UN Open Ended Working Group on Information and Communication Technologies<\/a>.
It was established in 2020 with a five-year mandate to promote regular institutional dialogue and initiatives focused on keeping digital technologies safe and secure.  
The Secretary-General welcomed the Final Report<\/a> of 10 July, which summed up the past five years of negotiations, said a statement issued by his Spokesperson.  
It reflects shared views on current and emerging threats, responsible government policies, international law, norms and efforts such as confidence-building and capacity development.  
It also establishes a permanent mechanism to continue discussions about responsible State behaviour in the use of information and communications technologies.  
\u201cThe Secretary-General now calls upon all States to work together through the Global Mechanism to tackle digital risks and ensure these technologies are leveraged for good,\u201d the statement said.  
The Secretary-General congratulated the group on its accomplishments, saying the consensus adoption \u201cdemonstrates that even in the most challenging international security environment, collective action is still possible.\u201d 
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