Government must stop crushing farmers’ protests and demonizing dissenters

The Indian government must immediately stop its escalating crackdown on protesters, farming leaders and journalists, amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations against three recently introduced farm laws, Amnesty International said today. The organization also called for the immediate and unconditional release of those arrested solely for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

Full statement: India: Government must stop crushing farmers’ protests and demonizing dissenters

 

 

25. März 2021