UN experts demand India end excessive force against protesters
Published 5h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Protest
Affects India · Covered in 2 countries
UN experts urge India to stop using force against demonstrators and investigate allegations of protester abuse.
UN experts have called on Indian authorities to stop using excessive force to curb public demonstrations. The human rights officials requested an independent investigation following reports of protesters suffering injuries and ill-treatment during recent crackdowns. They urged officials to protect peaceful assembly and uphold international human rights standards.
- The demandUN experts urged Indian law enforcement to halt heavy-handed responses to demonstrations.
- The investigationHuman rights officials called for an independent probe into reports of injuries and mistreatment among detainees.
Why it matters
International human rights bodies regularly monitor the treatment of demonstrators and police accountability in India following recurring clashes during political and social protests.
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UN experts have asked Indian authorities to halt excessive force against protesters and launch an independent probe into reported injuries and mistreatment.
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- Al JazeeraUN experts call on India to stop using ‘excessive force’ against protesters1h ago · open ↗
- The Straits TimesUN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests5h ago · open ↗
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