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Bookmark or Share- Nicaragua: Enforced disappearances and arbitrary detentions still used ...“We urge Nicaraguan authorities to stop arbitrary detentions and enforced disappearances, to release all those who are still arbitrarily detained, to ensure that their families know about their fate and whereabouts, and investigate human rights violations that might be committed.
- Detention - OHCHRThe UN Human Rights Office works to safeguard the right to liberty of person by advocating against arbitrary detention, and promoting the right of all persons deprived of their liberty to be treated with humanity and dignity.
- International standards on detention | OHCHRInternational human rights law provides a clear and universal framework relating to detention, enshrined by the following standards:
- Venezuela: Ongoing arbitrary detentions, disproportionate use of force ...GENEVA – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Tuesday voiced his deep concern over the high and continuing number of arbitrary detentions, as well as disproportionate use of force reported in the aftermath of presidential elections in Venezuela, and the resulting climate of fear.
- Syria: UN expert calls for an end to mass arbitrary and indefinite ...GENEVA (21 July 2023) – Indefinite mass detention without legal process violates international law and should be immediately ceased, especially for children, a UN expert urged today.
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