UN report flags human rights concerns ahead of Suriname review

Concerns include persistent inequalities affecting Indigenous and Maroon communities, and allegations of intimidation and arbitrary arrests involving journalists.

UN report flags human rights concerns ahead of Suriname review

GENEVA, Oct 29, CMC – Suriname’s record on discrimination, press freedom and Indigenous rights will be reviewed by the United Nations Human Rights Council on November 2. A UN report outlining concerns raised by human rights bodies and experts will inform the review. Prepared by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the compilation identifies concerns about…

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