As the @UNHumanRights Council meets in Geneva this week, we @AIIndia @CIVICUSalliance @forum_asia & @fidh_en urge states to speak up against serious #humanrights violations that are being committed in India against peaceful protesters & other civilians.
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@UNHumanRights @CIVICUSalliance @forum_asia @fidh_en We urge the #HRC43 to hold the Indian Govt accountable for:
⚠️ use of repressive laws
⚠️ excessive use of force by authorities
⚠️ hateful rhetoric and vigilante violence
⚠️ restriction on freedom of movement
⚠️ restriction of right to freedom of assembly
⚠️ internet shutdowns
.@UNHumanRights Council member states must call on the Indian authorities to:
✊🏾Immediately denounce the state-sponsored and vigilante violence against peaceful protesters.
✊🏾 Drop all charges against peaceful protesters.
#HRC43
✊🏾Ensure those detained and arrested are treated in line with international human rights law & standards.
✊🏾 Ensure that elected political leaders and public officials who have incited violence and promoted hatred between communities are held accountable.
#HRC43
🔎Take necessary measures to establish a fully independent investigation into reports of excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies towards protestors & vigilante violence.
#HRC43
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