Incredible intervention by Ambika Satkunanathan at #CND67 shedding light on militarization of drug control and role of global north countries in training, equipping and funding abusive drug law enforcement
UN Human Rights CELS

Yet another case of arbitrary arrest and detention and torture (excessive use of force during arrest). Will any action be taken against police officers for violation of fundamental rights? Will arrested persons be compensated? Normalization of violation of FRs entrenches impunity

#Yukthiya #WarOnDrugs

On Thurs 21 March, 9.10 am Vienna (1.40 pm SL) side event at #CND67 will focus on militarization and states of emergency in context of #WarOnDrugs & how to address their human rights impact.

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To mark 10 years since the passing of Sithie Tiruchelvam, the founder of the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust (NTT), we are proud to be an associate partner of ‘Ahuti’—a production of the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble in collaboration with the Chitrasena Dance Company. Ambika Satkunanathan

#OnlineSafetyBill #AntiTerrorismBill #OSA

In ‘No Reprieve from the Supreme Court’ I discuss the Supreme Crt’s determinations on the Online Safety Bill and Anti Terrorism Bill, which do not address many provisions that adversely impact human rights.

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The statement I made to the #UNHRC55 on the human rights violations taking place during the #Yukthiya anti-drug operation launched by the govt in December 2023.