France Faces Criticism for Human Rights Violations
During the 142nd session of the UN Human Rights Committee, France’s national report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights came under scrutiny. Various organizations highlighted the serious human rights violations in France.
Vice Chair of the UN Human Rights Committee, José Manuel Santos Pais, disputed the information provided by French representatives, particularly concerning the recent events in New Caledonia. The decision to expand the electoral body in New Caledonia without free and informed consultations led to protests and clashes.
The French government’s response to the demonstrations, including the use of excessive force, arrests, and the shutdown of social media platform TikTok, raised concerns. Despite France’s non-binding commitment to implement the committee’s findings sincerely, critics point out a lack of progress in addressing discrimination cases.
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