TL;DRUN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Damascus, the first visit by a UN chief since 2009. He called for increased support for Syria during his trip.
TL;DRWeekly climate news includes plans to cut back on renewable energy, efforts to weaken the EU Emissions Trading System, and an increase in coral bleaching.
TL;DRHundreds of thousands of people are anticipated to attend the Christopher Street Day demonstration in Berlin. This event is characterized as one of Europe's largest gatherings for diversity and human rights.
TL;DRThe mandate of UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk has been extended by the UN General Assembly for another four years. The decision was made by a majority vote, despite opposition from Russia, Israel, and the USA.
TL;DRThe President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Schuster, has lamented a "progressive normalization of Jew-hatred" in the country. This statement reflects his view on the current situation in Germany.
TL;DROpposition is forming against a second term for UN Human Rights Commissioner Türk. The USA, Israel, and Russia have expressed their opposition to his re-election.