U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described Russia's civil society crackdown as a ‘systematic muzzling’ and urged U.N.-appointed investigators to continue documenting Russia's Ukraine abuses in a speech to the Human Rights Council
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a news conference at the Hyatt Regency in Tashkent, Uzbekistan March 1, 2023. Olivier Douliery/Pool via REUTERS
In the same speech, Blinken also criticised the Taliban for its "draconian repression of women and girls in Afghanistan"; called out Iran for its repression of protests; and expressed grave concerns about China's treatment of its Muslim minority.published last year found that the detention of Uyghurs and other Muslims by China may constitute crimes against humanity and countries are considering taking further action at the council to boost scrutiny.last year after former U.S.
The council, where China and autocratic countries are gaining influence, is the only intergovernmental body aimed at protecting human rights worldwide and can launch international investigations. "The U.S. being back on the council means that we're helping to shape the space and no longer conceding the space," Michele Taylor, U.S. ambassador to the council, told reporters shortly before the five-week session began.
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