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UN Rights Chief Demands End to Repression in Russia Following Navalny's Death

Volker Türk calls for immediate review of detentions for exercising freedoms, stressing the importance of open dialogue for Russia's future.

  • UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urges a swift halt to the suppression of independent voices in Russia, highlighting the recent death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison.
  • Türk emphasizes the need for a comprehensive review of cases where individuals were detained for exercising fundamental freedoms.
  • The call for action comes ahead of Russia's presidential elections, with President Putin expected to secure his position until at least 2030.
  • European Union and other countries express outrage over Navalny's death, holding Russian authorities accountable.
  • Türk also addresses global human rights concerns, including issues in India, the US, and China.
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