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Since the country’s general election in January, reports of enforced disappearances, torture, arbitrary arrests and other human rights violations have increased against people perceived to oppose the Government.<\/p>\n
According to OHCHR, at least 50 opposition leaders and supporters, five human rights defenders and five journalists have reportedly been subjected to abuses<\/strong> in recent months.<\/p>\n The UN also said authorities have relied on legal provisions that do not comply with international human rights law<\/strong> to detain critics, further contributing to an atmosphere of intimidation and fear.<\/p>\n The crackdown has also extended to civil society. Ten leading organisations have been suspended this year, while others have faced heightened scrutiny and harassment, further shrinking civic space and limiting independent voices.<\/p>\n \u201cThe actions of the authorities are creating a climate of fear that is increasing self-censorship, further stifling public debate and deepening polarization<\/strong>,\u201d said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights\u00a0Volker T\u00fcrk.<\/p>\nCivil society under pressure<\/strong><\/h2>\n