La ONU critica la situación de los derechos humanos en China y las tensiones diplomáticas se trasladan de nuevo a los tribunales

China se enfrentó a duras críticas por su historial de derechos humanos durante un examen poco habitual en las Naciones Unidas, con el Reino Unido y Estados Unidos a la cabeza. El Reino Unido instó a China a poner fin a la persecución de Uigures y tibetanos , advocating for freedom of religion and cultural expression without fear of surveillance or violence. The US called for the release of arbitrarily detained individuals and an end to forcible assimilation policies in Tibet and Xinjiang. Notably, the UK also called for the repeal of Hong Kong’s national security law and the dropping of charges against pro-democracy activista Jimmy Lai .

These recommendations were part of the UN Human Rights Council’s universal periodic review, where 163 countries had a brief 45 seconds to address China’s human rights practices since 2018.

China’s response, delivered by UN Ambassador Chen Xu, dismissed concerns as misunderstandings or misinformation. He accused some countries of baselessly accusing and smearing China due to ideological bias.

The meeting showcased a clear divide, with Western nations condemning Beijing’s actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, while non-Western states expressed support for China’s progress in various areas. Reports revealed China’s pre-meeting lobbying efforts, securing backing from several non-Western countries.

Amnesty International criticised the review, asserting that it became a “fig leaf” for China, with some countries seeking closer ties with Beijing. The organization’s China director, Sarah Brooks, emphasized the missed opportunity for a genuine reckoning on human rights violations in China.

Media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai went on trial for national security charges in Hong Kong in December. Accused of colluding with foreign forces and publishing seditious material, Lai’s trial took a surprising turn on January 2, 2024 as prosecutors accused two prominent UK citizens, Luke De Pulford and Bill Browder, of colluding with Lai.

Coincidiendo con la revisión de la ONU, Red Notice Monitor anunció que los editores Ben Keith y Roger Sahota han presentó una solicitud a INTERPOL en nombre de Browder y De Pulford  eliminar cualquier notificación roja emitida por Hong Kong contra ellos.

Al incluir la difícil situación de Lai en sus presentaciones ante la ONU, el Reino Unido presta apoyo a los esfuerzos en curso para acabar con la represión transnacional de China, como la ejercida contra Browder y De Pulford.

Overall, the UN review highlighted global concerns about China’s human rights practices and seemingly deepened diplomatic tensions between Western nations and China and those countries susceptible to China’s influence. Against this backdrop, the unexpected turn in Jimmy Lai’s trial has brought international figures into the fray, prompting questions about the interference of political forays in international law.

Red Notice Monitor are hosting an online discussion on the pressing issue of China’s misuse of Interpol in targeting Uyghurs abroad. In the wake of the UN review, we will explore the alarming trend of using Interpol as a tool for the repatriation and repression of Uyghurs. Find out more and register for the event, aquí.

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