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UNHCR Notes Charges of Sedition Against Journalists and Activists as Departure from Human Rights - (01 Mar 2021)

HUMAN RIGHTS

United Nations High Commissioner of Rights has stated that the charges of sedition against journalists and activists for reporting or commenting on the protests, and attempt to curb freedom of expression on social media are disturbing departures from essential human rights principles.

Tags : UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER OF RIGHTS   CHARGES OF SEDITION AGAINST JOURNALISTS AND ACTIVISTS  

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