UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warns voters to be cautious of "strongman" politicians neglecting human rights in Georgia, Tunisia, and the U.S.

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has warned voters to be cautious of "strongman" politicians who distract with appealing promises while neglecting human rights. His remarks come as elections approach in Georgia, Tunisia, and the U.S. Türk emphasized the need for vigilance against those scapegoating minorities and highlighted ongoing humanitarian crises in Sudan and Ukraine, alongside concerning trends like rising executions in Iran and Saudi Arabia.

September 09, 2024
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