U.N. chief warns against repressive measures amid coronavirus crisis


FILE PHOTO: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, February 24, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday the coronavirus could give some countries an excuse to adopt repressive measures for reasons unrelated to the pandemic as he warned that the outbreak risks becoming a human rights crisis.

Guterres released a U.N. report highlighting how human rights should guide the response and recovery to the health, social and economic crisis gripping the world. He added that while the virus does not discriminate, its impacts do.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan
Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended
IMF projects Ukraine's economy to grow 2 pct in 2026
Trump says it is 'very important' for Pope Leo to understand Iran is a threat to world
Britain's monthly GDP up 0.5 pct in February
Exclusive-FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say
UN Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia highlighting cultural richness
Libya, UNDP sign MoU to promote blue economy
Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
Roundup: FAO-China-Uganda agriculture project proves success of South-South cooperation: officials

Others Also Read