Guatemala: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Trk Expresses Deep Concern At Persecution Of Judicial Offic
Guatemala: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk Expresses Deep Concern At Persecution Of Judicial Officials
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 8:16 pm
Press Release: UN News
GENEVA, 18 January 2023 – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Wednesday expressed deep concern at repeated intimidation, harassment and reprisals against justice officials and other individuals involved in efforts to combat impunity for human rights violations or working on anti-corruption cases.
“It is dramatic, given Guatemala’s history, that those fighting for accountability for gross human rights violations are the ones now being persecuted,” said Türk.
“Equally concerning are the attacks against those trying to combat one of the worst viruses to afflict any society: corruption.”
Justice officials and other individuals involved in fighting impunity or in anti-corruption processes have been investigated, detained, charged and even convicted for abuse of power, obstruction of justice and conspiracy. In addition, several others have left the country out of fear for their safety.
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