UN Rights Chief Raises Tibet Concerns at UNHRC Session

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk addressed human rights issues in Tibet, East Turkistan, and Hong Kong during the 58th UNHRC session. He criticized China's restrictions on free expression, religion, and education in Tibet, highlighting policies that undermine Tibetan identity. Türk also condemned the use of vague criminal charges to silence dissent and the suppression of civil society in Hong Kong under national security laws. He urged China to act on UN recommendations, stressing the need for accountability. The Tibet Bureau Geneva welcomed his remarks, calling for sustained international pressure to protect Tibetan rights.