Why is Pakistan facing UN criticism? Human rights chief speaks on protests and government action
- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk accused Pakistani authorities of using “excessive lethal force and arbitrary detention” to suppress protests.
- Türk pointed to recent student protests in India, saying that dialogue with youth leaders rather than excessive force was the appropriate response.
- UN demands impartial investigations into deaths and alleged human rights violations during recent protests.
- UN raises concerns over arbitrary detentions, internet restrictions and curbs on peaceful protests and freedom of expression across Pakistan.
Source: ap7am.com
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