“This is the moment for voices of reason to prevail, for solutions that will deliver justice and make space for compassion, healing and truth-telling,” Mr Türk said.
The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, on Friday called on states to review prison management practices and policies to ensure compliance with human rights
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday elected 15 new countries to serve on the Human Rights Council, with Peru and Russia failing to secure a seat.
A Nigerian police officer, Fauzziyah Isiak, has cried out for help, accusing the police of detaining and manhandling her following her resignation from the force.
UN-appointed independent rights experts have previously condemned the crackdown against anti-coup protesters.
The broadcaster had its working license suspended over a report that Cambodian authorities said portrayed Prime Minister Hun Sen’s eldest son erroneously.
The 161 member states, including Nigeria, voted in favour of the resolution, while eight abstained from voting.
Senegalese President Macky Sall said Mr Zelensky had spoken with him over the phone of plans “to make a communication to the AU.”
“It was not only about accountability for Russia,” she said. “But also about standing with the people of Ukraine.”
