France slammed at UN over racism, police violence

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Several nations voiced concern at the United Nations Monday over police violence, including against protesters, in France, as the country headed into another day of mass demonstrations. ManilaBulletin

Attacks on migrants, racial profiling and religious intolerance were also raised during the Universal Periodic Review -- which all 193 UN countries must undergo every four years.

Other countries raised similar concerns, including Denmark, Liechtenstein and Norway, but also Russia, Venezuela and Iran -- three countries that themselves regularly face accusations of police violence and other serious and widespread human rights violations. The criticism came as France braced for up to 1.5 million protesters to fill its streets to mark the May 1 workers day, even as President Emmanuel Macron tries to steer the country on from a divisive pension law that has sparked anger, pan-bashing and social unrest.

During Monday's review, several countries including the United States and China called on France to do more to battle racial and religious discrimination.

 

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