
UN Human Rights Chief lauds India’s democratic traditions, highlights jailing of human rights defenders in Pakistan
Geneva, March 2 (IANS) Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has praised the vibrancy of civil society in India, highlighting that it continues to play a key role in upholding the country's democratic traditions and the rights of minorities.At the same time, while presenting his global update to the ongoing 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council last week, Turk slammed Pakistan and China for the worrisome human rights situation that exists in the countries.The UN Human Rights chief was in New Delhi last month on his first India visit during the AI Impact Summit. "During my recent trip to India, I was impressed by the vibrancy of civil society. They play a key role in upholding India’s democratic traditions and the rights of minorities. It is important f...









