CIVICUS applauds the very principled stand of the High Commissioner in addressing the challenges to human rights to counter terrorism. In this context we pledge once more support for the independence of the HC and his Office.
“The fight against terror is a struggle to uphold the values of democracy and human rights – not undermine them” Many terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram, Al-Shaba, ISIS or Al Khaida, pose genuine threats to national security, human rights, stability, and civilian populations across entire regions.
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