On 11 June, I sent a letter to the Government of 🇮🇳#India on the deteriorating health of 15 detained HRDs.
One month later, one of the subjects of the communication, Fr. Stan Swamy, died. I still have serious concerns for the health of the remaining HRDs. srdefenders.org/india-inhumane…
The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act is reportedly being misused to keep human rights defenders in jail for prolonged periods.
Human Rights Defenders detained in the #BhimaKoregaon case in particular have allegedly not benefited from fair trial guarantees.
Communications remain confidential for 60 days, giving the Government an opportunity to respond to the allegations.