Why did the UN Human Rights Office urge Indian officials to drop cases against Arundhati Roy
UN seeks to intervene on behalf of Arundhati Roy over remarks on Kashmir.
- The UN Human Rights Office urged Indian officials to drop cases against Arundhati Roy because they were concerned about the misuse of stringent laws to curb free speech.
- Arundhati Roy made remarks about the situation in Kashmir and expressed her views on the conflict, which is considered a sensitive topic in India.
- The UN believes that individuals, including writers and journalists like Arundhati Roy, should be able to freely express their opinions and should not face legal repercussions for exercising their right to freedom of speech.
- The UN's intervention in this case highlights the importance of protecting freedom of expression and ensuring that individuals are not targeted for peacefully expressing their views on contentious issues.
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