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UN Experts Call on India to Stop Excessive Force in Protests
✍️ Reuters
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 07:38 AM
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United Nations experts have urged the Indian government to halt the use of excessive force in managing protests.
UN experts issued a statement urging Indian authorities to stop using excessive force to curb protests. The statement highlights concerns over the safety of protestors and calls for adherence to international human rights standards. The experts noted that excessive force can undermine public trust and exacerbate tensions. No further details were provided in the statement, and no specific incidents were cited.