UN Calls for Immediate, Unconditional Release of All 'Arbitrarily Detained' in Delhi Protests
The UN expressed concern over reports of more than 7,000 detentions and said journalists, lawyers and civil society members were among those held.
- UNHumanRights urged the immediate release of demonstrators detained during large-scale protests in Delhi today, expressing concern over mass detentions of protest leaders and journalists.
- Protests led by Opposition parties and the Cockroach Janata Party rallied against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, prompting security forces to detain over 7,000 individuals.
- Authorities detained CJP leader Abhijit Dipke, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, and four former chief ministers including Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar. Several journalists reported their official phones were seized despite displaying press credentials.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserted the capital will not be held hostage, accusing Opposition leaders Gandhi and Kejriwal of attempting to turn the city into a "battleground" with their "B-Team" CJP.
- Demonstrators pressed for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision, as Opposition leaders continue demanding accountability amid ongoing tensions.
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UN Human Rights Office Flags Mass Detentions During CJP-Led Protests In Delhi, Seeks Release Of Detainees
The UN human rights office has called on Indian authorities to respect the right to peaceful protest following reports of mass detentions during demonstrations in Delhi on Saturday. It also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of anyone detained arbitrarily. {image-unquestionsmassdetention1-21861791651131.jpg
UNHRC expresses concerns over reported detentions during CJP-led protests in Delhi - The Tribune
The United Nations Human Rights Office on Saturday expressed concern over reports of mass detentions of demonstrators, protest leaders, civil society members, lawyers and journalists in the national capital before and during large-scale protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
UN Human Rights expresses concern over mass detentions during Delhi, Mumbai protests; calls for release of detainees
The UN Human Rights office urged Indian authorities to ensure that law enforcement personnel exercised “utmost restraint” in responding to peaceful protesters, in keeping with India's democratic traditions and human rights obligations.
The Indian opposition has been behind an important mobilization since millions of people were removed from the list of electors.
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