Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur, expressed her disappointment at the lack of response from US authorities regarding the crackdown on peaceful climate protests, emphasizing it may violate international human rights law.
In the letter signed by four UN human rights experts, concerns were raised about the legitimacy of the assault charges against Alex Connon and John Mark Rozendaal, which were linked to a complaint from Citibank's security staff.
Lawlor criticized the US government for its silence on the issue, highlighting that during the protests, both activists faced severe charges, with potential long sentences for non-violent actions.
The letter from UN experts noted that after the assault charges were dropped, Rozendaal and Connon were still left with the criminal contempt charges, showcasing the challenges faced by climate activists.
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