George Katrougalos
@gkatr.bsky.social
Professor of Public Law, UN Independent Expert on a democratic international order. Former foreign minister of Greece
UN experts alarmed by escalating pressure by the United States against Venezuela and warn that the long history of external interventions in Latin America must not be repeated.
“The United States has no legal authority to “close” another State’s airspace.”
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“The United States has no legal authority to “close” another State’s airspace.”
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UN Human Rights Office
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December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
UN experts alarmed by escalating pressure by the United States against Venezuela and warn that the long history of external interventions in Latin America must not be repeated.
“The United States has no legal authority to “close” another State’s airspace.”
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“The United States has no legal authority to “close” another State’s airspace.”
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#Gaza: UNSC Resolution 2803 violates the Palestinian right to self-determination & the UN Charter-warns @franceskalbs.bsky.social: Protection means lifting the blockade, ensuring humanitarian access, supporting Palestinian-led governance & guaranteeing right of return
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November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#Gaza: UNSC Resolution 2803 violates the Palestinian right to self-determination & the UN Charter-warns @franceskalbs.bsky.social: Protection means lifting the blockade, ensuring humanitarian access, supporting Palestinian-led governance & guaranteeing right of return
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reform to uphold human rights - UN expert George Katrougalos @gkatr calls for the financial system to be rebuilt on principles of equality, solidarity, and human dignity.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
reform to uphold human rights - UN expert George Katrougalos @gkatr calls for the financial system to be rebuilt on principles of equality, solidarity, and human dignity.
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UN experts alarmed by escalating repression, deterioration of civic space & rights of Indigenous Peoples in #Ecuador 🇪🇨, where authorities responded to recent protests with disproportionate use of force, including tear gas & lethal ammunition.
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Preventable maternal deaths violate women’s and girls’ human rightsRead the story
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October 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
UN experts alarmed by escalating repression, deterioration of civic space & rights of Indigenous Peoples in #Ecuador 🇪🇨, where authorities responded to recent protests with disproportionate use of force, including tear gas & lethal ammunition.
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Covert action & threats of using armed force against #Venezuela Govt by the #US violate the country's sovereignty & the UN Charter, warn UN experts. These moves are a dangerous escalation with grave implications for peace & security in the region.
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Indigenous Peoples demand justice in shift to greener energiesRead the story
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October 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Covert action & threats of using armed force against #Venezuela Govt by the #US violate the country's sovereignty & the UN Charter, warn UN experts. These moves are a dangerous escalation with grave implications for peace & security in the region.
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Covert action & threats of using armed force against #Venezuela Govt by the #US violate the country's sovereignty & the UN Charter, warn UN experts. These moves are a dangerous escalation with grave implications for peace & security in the region.
ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
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UN Human Rights Office
Indigenous Peoples demand justice in shift to greener energiesRead the story
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October 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Covert action & threats of using armed force against #Venezuela Govt by the #US violate the country's sovereignty & the UN Charter, warn UN experts. These moves are a dangerous escalation with grave implications for peace & security in the region.
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The Israeli strikes on Iran, occurring just days before planned US-Iran talks in Oman, are deeply concerning and risk undermining diplomatic efforts toward a peaceful resolution.
June 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The Israeli strikes on Iran, occurring just days before planned US-Iran talks in Oman, are deeply concerning and risk undermining diplomatic efforts toward a peaceful resolution.
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#Iceland: UN Independent Expert on a democratic & equitable international order @gkatr.bsky.social urges the authorities to close remaining protection gaps for migrants, persons with disabilities & trans people.
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May 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
#Iceland: UN Independent Expert on a democratic & equitable international order @gkatr.bsky.social urges the authorities to close remaining protection gaps for migrants, persons with disabilities & trans people.
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The UN Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order @gkatr.bsky.social will conduct an official visit to #Iceland from 19 to 28 May.
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May 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The UN Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order @gkatr.bsky.social will conduct an official visit to #Iceland from 19 to 28 May.
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The attack against the aid Freedom #flotilla in international waters is a blatant violation of the International and Humanitarian Law, as well as the Law of the Sea.
All states must condemn this new offensive against Peace, Multilateralism and the Democratic International Order.
All states must condemn this new offensive against Peace, Multilateralism and the Democratic International Order.
May 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The attack against the aid Freedom #flotilla in international waters is a blatant violation of the International and Humanitarian Law, as well as the Law of the Sea.
All states must condemn this new offensive against Peace, Multilateralism and the Democratic International Order.
All states must condemn this new offensive against Peace, Multilateralism and the Democratic International Order.
The attack against the aid Freedom #flotilla in international waters is a blatant violation of the International and Humanitarian Law, as well as the Law of the Sea.
All states must condemn this new offensive against Peace, Multilateralism and the Democratic International Order.
All states must condemn this new offensive against Peace, Multilateralism and the Democratic International Order.
May 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The attack against the aid Freedom #flotilla in international waters is a blatant violation of the International and Humanitarian Law, as well as the Law of the Sea.
All states must condemn this new offensive against Peace, Multilateralism and the Democratic International Order.
All states must condemn this new offensive against Peace, Multilateralism and the Democratic International Order.
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Have your say! The UN Independent Expert on international order @gkatr.bsky.social wants your input for his upcoming visit to #Iceland.
📅Deadline: 16 May 2025
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📅Deadline: 16 May 2025
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April 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Have your say! The UN Independent Expert on international order @gkatr.bsky.social wants your input for his upcoming visit to #Iceland.
📅Deadline: 16 May 2025
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📅Deadline: 16 May 2025
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Romania must ensure a fully inclusive electoral process without arbitrary exclusions, says UN expert @gkatr.bsky.social.
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March 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Romania must ensure a fully inclusive electoral process without arbitrary exclusions, says UN expert @gkatr.bsky.social.
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2000+ Jewish professors, staff, and students circulating a letter on Trump-Vance's arrest of Mahmoud Khalil:
"We hold various views…But we are united in denouncing…anyone who invokes our name—and cynical claims of antisemitism—to harass, expel, arrest, or deport members of our campus communities."
"We hold various views…But we are united in denouncing…anyone who invokes our name—and cynical claims of antisemitism—to harass, expel, arrest, or deport members of our campus communities."
March 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
2000+ Jewish professors, staff, and students circulating a letter on Trump-Vance's arrest of Mahmoud Khalil:
"We hold various views…But we are united in denouncing…anyone who invokes our name—and cynical claims of antisemitism—to harass, expel, arrest, or deport members of our campus communities."
"We hold various views…But we are united in denouncing…anyone who invokes our name—and cynical claims of antisemitism—to harass, expel, arrest, or deport members of our campus communities."
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Have your say! UN Independent Expert @gkatr.bsky.social wants your input for his upcoming report on bridging the North-South divide, to be presented at #HRC60
Deadline: 31 March
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Deadline: 31 March
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March 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Have your say! UN Independent Expert @gkatr.bsky.social wants your input for his upcoming report on bridging the North-South divide, to be presented at #HRC60
Deadline: 31 March
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Deadline: 31 March
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"ICC members are obliged to arrest persons subject to an #ICC warrant. Poland, which condemned Mongolia for not arresting Pr. Putin, should arrest Netanyahu, if he visits. Selective application of the law erodes the universality of international justice"
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January 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"ICC members are obliged to arrest persons subject to an #ICC warrant. Poland, which condemned Mongolia for not arresting Pr. Putin, should arrest Netanyahu, if he visits. Selective application of the law erodes the universality of international justice"
@gkatr.bsky.social @franceskalbs.bsky.social
@gkatr.bsky.social @franceskalbs.bsky.social
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A Tolbiac, à Paris, un long blocus pour protester contre la guerre à Gaza et obtenir l’arrêt des partenariats avec deux universités israéliennes
A Tolbiac, à Paris, un long blocus pour protester contre la guerre à Gaza et obtenir l’arrêt des partenariats avec deux universités israéliennes
Depuis le 5 novembre, une centaine d’étudiants bloquent une antenne de l’université Paris-I Panthéon-Sorbonne. Un mouvement qui nourrit la lassitude de ceux qui ne sont pas mobilisés.
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December 23, 2024 at 1:11 PM
A Tolbiac, à Paris, un long blocus pour protester contre la guerre à Gaza et obtenir l’arrêt des partenariats avec deux universités israéliennes
#Syria: UN Experts advocate for sovereignty, democratic reconstruction and respect for #HumanRights, calling for unified support for Syria in its critical transition following the fall of the Assad regime.
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Syria: Experts advocate for sovereignty, democratic reconstruction and respect for human rights
GENEVA – A group of independent human rights experts* today called for unified support for Syria in its critical transition following the fall of the Assad regime.“This represents a watershed moment i...
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December 22, 2024 at 9:13 AM
#Syria: UN Experts advocate for sovereignty, democratic reconstruction and respect for #HumanRights, calling for unified support for Syria in its critical transition following the fall of the Assad regime.
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Press conference at the UN for the continuing violations of International Law and Human Rights in Palestine, Lebanon and Syria.
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December 12, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Press conference at the UN for the continuing violations of International Law and Human Rights in Palestine, Lebanon and Syria.
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In Beijing, speaker at the Hernan Santa Cruz Dialogues, a conference co-organized by the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
December 6, 2024 at 5:31 AM
In Beijing, speaker at the Hernan Santa Cruz Dialogues, a conference co-organized by the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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December 2, 2024 at 6:07 AM