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Reprisals against human rights defenders cited among 42 nations

A new report's evidence of threats and retaliation extends to 12 of the U.N. Human Rights Council's 47 member nations.

Protesters in Guatemala demand the president's resignation.
Protesters in Guatemala demand the president's resignation. (AN/Shalom de León/Unsplash)

GENEVA (AN) — The world's top forum for human rights heard evidence of threats and retaliation against organizations and people in 42 countries across all regions – including a quarter of its own members.

An annual report from the U.N. secretary-general's office documented recent threats and retaliation faced by 25 organizations and more than 220 people due to their cooperation with the world body.

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