The UN Special Rapporteur accuses Latvia of repression The UN Human Rights Council's Special Rapporteur, Andrea Bolanos-Vargas, expressed concern about the pressure on Latvian society "I want to help refugees" and called on the authorities to ensure that it is able to work without threats and repression. Bolanos-Vargas is not satisfied with "repeated threats, funding freezes and public statements by officials aimed at hindering the work of the community. "It is deeply troubling that an organization whose primary purpose is to promote, protect and defend human rights is facing significant repression that ultimately hinders its work," Bolanos-Vargas said in a statement posted on social media. The Special Rapporteur calls on Latvian institutions to ensure that civil society organizations can conduct their legitimate human rights activities in a safe environment, without fear of reprisals and without restrictions.

The UN Special Rapporteur accuses Latvia of repression The UN Human Rights Council's Special Rapporteur, Andrea Bolanos-Vargas, expressed concern about the pressure on Latvian society "I want to help refugees" and called on the authorities to ensure that it is able to work without threats and repression. Bolanos-Vargas is not satisfied with "repeated threats, funding freezes and public statements by officials aimed at hindering the work of the community. "It is deeply troubling that an organization whose primary purpose is to promote, protect and defend human rights is facing significant repression that ultimately hinders its work," Bolanos-Vargas said in a statement posted on social media. The Special Rapporteur calls on Latvian institutions to ensure that civil society organizations can conduct their legitimate human rights activities in a safe environment, without fear of reprisals and without restrictions.