02:55UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet condemned Russia's decision to outlaw organisations of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny classifying them as 'extremist' at a session in Geneva on Monday.
Speaking to the UN Human Rights Council, Bachelet said: "I call on Russia to uphold civil and political rights. Legislation restricting the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association should be brought in line with international human rights norms and standards."
"I further urge the authorities to end the arbitrary practice of labelling ordinary individuals, journalists, and non-governmental organizations as 'extremists', 'foreign agents' or 'undesirable organizations'," she added.
Earlier this month a Moscow city court ruled to immediately liquidate founded by the jailed opposition figure the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), the Foundation for the Protection of Citizens' Rights (FZPG) as well as his network of regional offices, labelling them 'extremist' groups responsible for attempting to destablise the socio-political situation in Russia.
Regarding the situation in Belarus, Bachelet said she regrets the goverment's decision to discontinue the presence of our Senior Human Rights Adviser in Minsk, a position she said, "Provided a significant point of engagement and a window for cooperation."
Commenting on China the UN High Commissioner stated, "I continue to discuss with China modalities for a visit, including meaningful access, to the the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region."
On the topic of the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, Bachelet said the law had a "chilling impact," adding that trials to be held under the law later this week will be "an important test of independence for Hong Kong's judiciary."
Switzerland: UN Human Rights Council condemns Russian govt steps against Navalny orgs
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet condemned Russia's decision to outlaw organisations of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny classifying them as 'extremist' at a session in Geneva on Monday.
Speaking to the UN Human Rights Council, Bachelet said: "I call on Russia to uphold civil and political rights. Legislation restricting the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association should be brought in line with international human rights norms and standards."
"I further urge the authorities to end the arbitrary practice of labelling ordinary individuals, journalists, and non-governmental organizations as 'extremists', 'foreign agents' or 'undesirable organizations'," she added.
Earlier this month a Moscow city court ruled to immediately liquidate founded by the jailed opposition figure the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), the Foundation for the Protection of Citizens' Rights (FZPG) as well as his network of regional offices, labelling them 'extremist' groups responsible for attempting to destablise the socio-political situation in Russia.
Regarding the situation in Belarus, Bachelet said she regrets the goverment's decision to discontinue the presence of our Senior Human Rights Adviser in Minsk, a position she said, "Provided a significant point of engagement and a window for cooperation."
Commenting on China the UN High Commissioner stated, "I continue to discuss with China modalities for a visit, including meaningful access, to the the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region."
On the topic of the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, Bachelet said the law had a "chilling impact," adding that trials to be held under the law later this week will be "an important test of independence for Hong Kong's judiciary."
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet condemned Russia's decision to outlaw organisations of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny classifying them as 'extremist' at a session in Geneva on Monday.
Speaking to the UN Human Rights Council, Bachelet said: "I call on Russia to uphold civil and political rights. Legislation restricting the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association should be brought in line with international human rights norms and standards."
"I further urge the authorities to end the arbitrary practice of labelling ordinary individuals, journalists, and non-governmental organizations as 'extremists', 'foreign agents' or 'undesirable organizations'," she added.
Earlier this month a Moscow city court ruled to immediately liquidate founded by the jailed opposition figure the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), the Foundation for the Protection of Citizens' Rights (FZPG) as well as his network of regional offices, labelling them 'extremist' groups responsible for attempting to destablise the socio-political situation in Russia.
Regarding the situation in Belarus, Bachelet said she regrets the goverment's decision to discontinue the presence of our Senior Human Rights Adviser in Minsk, a position she said, "Provided a significant point of engagement and a window for cooperation."
Commenting on China the UN High Commissioner stated, "I continue to discuss with China modalities for a visit, including meaningful access, to the the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region."
On the topic of the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, Bachelet said the law had a "chilling impact," adding that trials to be held under the law later this week will be "an important test of independence for Hong Kong's judiciary."