UN experts warn of 'human rights violation' in Catalunya
Friday, September 29, 2017 @ 6:17 PM
EXPERTS from the United Nations believe the Spanish government's response to Catalunya's independence referendum 'could be in breach of human rights'.
Independent consultants on fundamental freedoms, David Kaye and Alfred de Zayas, have urged both sides of the debate to 'abstain from any acts of violence', especially during the 'peaceful protests' being staged across the north-eastern region ahead of the 'illegal' voting, and to 'exercise moderation'.
Both are working voluntarily on their 'promoting fair and democratic international order' report and have not been commissioned by the UN itself, even though they work for the global organisation and are using their professional experise in compiling the paper.
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