Wealthy, democratic nations are increasingly using harsh measures against climate protests while criticizing similar actions in the global south, violating rights to expression.
According to Brad Adams, director at Climate Rights International, these governments criticize other countries’ treatment of protest while suppressing dissent at home.
Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur, emphasized that climate activists fighting for the planet are viewed as threats rather than protectors of humanity.
The report highlights a troubling duality where democratic governments employ punitive tactics against activists even as they advocate for rights in developing nations.
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