UN experts urge Egypt to end crackdown on protesters and human rights defenders
GENEVA (28 October 2019) – UN human rights experts* have called on Egypt to protect people’s rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, after a wave of arrests…
UN experts urge Iraq to ensure those behind violence against protesters are prosecuted
GENEVA (29 October 2019) – UN human rights experts* today urged the Iraqi authorities to prevent and cease violence immediately against protesters, and ensure that those responsible for unlawful use…
Chile: UN experts condemn excessive use of force and acts of violence in recent protests
GENEVA (8 November 2019) – UN human rights experts* have condemned the excessive use of force by security forces in Chile during the recent weeks of protests. At least 20…