Asserting that the global update needs a “genuine update”, Bagchi said “at a larger level, we are concerned about the global update’s oversimplifications of complex issues, sweeping and generalized remarks, usage of loose terminologies and apparent cherry picking of situations.“The High Commissioner has sensed a pervasive unease, but we would submit that a key element to addressing this is a long and hard look in the mirror by the Office of the High Commissioner,” Bagchi said.In his global update, the United Nations human rights chief called for “stepped-up” efforts to address violence and displacement in Manipur.“I also call for stepped-up efforts to address violence and displacement in Manipur, based on dialogue, peacebuilding and human rights,” the UN human rights chief said.He further said that he is “concerned by the use of restrictive laws and harassment against human rights defenders and independent journalists resulting in arbitrary detention and a diminished civic space, including in Kashmir.”“India’s democracy and institutions have been its greatest strength, underpinning its diversity and development. Democracy requires constant nurturing of participation and inclusion at all levels of society,” Turk said.Turk’s global update, which referred to conflicts and situations ranging from Ukraine, Gaza to Bangladesh, Afghanistan and the US, made no mention of Pakistan.
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