Using pandemic to erode human rights 'unacceptable': UN chief

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"Civic space and press freedom are critical. Civil society organisations and the private sector have essential roles to play. And in all we do, let's never forget: The threat is the virus, not people," Guterres said. The UN report on human rights and COVID-19 suggested that governments think about the consequences of their actions, saying"for better or for worse it is critical to consider the long-term whilst planning our short-term responses."

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