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The UN calls for an end to the "suppression" of independent voices in Russia

2024-03-04 13:43:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

The UN calls for an end to the "suppression" of independent voices in

The United Nations human rights chief called for an end to Russia's "suppression of independent voices" and expressed concern over the "persecution" of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian prison in the Arctic last month. past.

Volker Turk also spoke about dozens of conflicts around the world, about the widespread violations of human rights laws that are affecting millions of people, and about the displacement of populations due to war. The situation, he said, could escalate in countries such as the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and Sudan.

"Rarely has humanity faced so many spiraling crises," he told the UN Human Rights Council.

Speaking about the presidential elections to be held in Russia from March 15 to 17, Turk said that the Russian authorities "have intensified the suppression of dissenting voices even more", citing the case of some candidates "who have been banned from participating in competition due to allegations of administrative irregularities".

He said Navalny's death in a Russian prison "adds to my serious concerns about his prosecution," citing how thousands of politicians, journalists, human rights defenders, lawyers and others face criminal or administrative charges. only that they have expressed their opinion on social networks".

The UN commissioner called for a swift and comprehensive review of all cases of people in Russia who have been arrested for exercising their fundamental rights and "an immediate end to the suppression of independent voices and legal professions that they represent".

"The future of the state depends on the creation of a space," he said.

The March presidential election is expected to be won by the current Russian president, Vladimir Putin, giving him another mandate in power until at least 2030./ CNA 





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