UN Warns of Rising Threat from Authoritarian Leaders
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk cautions that a resurgence of dictatorship and human rights abuses could lead to a 'very dangerous' global situation.
- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk delivered a stark warning during the opening of the 58th Human Rights Council session in Geneva.
- Türk highlighted that the global consensus on human rights is eroding due to the growing influence of authoritarian leaders, oligarchs, and 'strongmen.'
- He noted that autocrats now control an estimated one-third of the global economy, more than double the share from 30 years ago.
- Türk urged international action to uphold human rights and the rule of law, emphasizing that failure to act could result in severe consequences.
- A more detailed analysis of the global human rights situation is expected from Türk next week as the Human Rights Council continues its six-week session.
Le Nouvel Obs 
Sud Ouest 