UN experts urge India to end force against protesters
By The BriefBrief
UN experts urged Indian authorities to stop using what they called excessive force to curb protests and pressed for an independent investigation into the authorities’ conduct. India has repeatedly dismissed such criticism as interference in its internal affairs.
WHO:UN experts
WHAT:Urged Indian authorities to stop using excessive force against protesters and called for an independent investigation into their conduct.
WHEN:Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM ET
WHERE:India
WHY:The experts’ call was prompted by their concerns about Indian authorities’ conduct toward protesters.
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