UN Rights Chief Urges U.S. to Avoid Military Force in Protests

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid deploying military forces against anti-Trump protesters. Speaking in Geneva, Turk urged American authorities to uphold the right to peaceful assembly and rely on civilian law enforcement to maintain order, reported by Reuters.

His remarks follow Trump’s decision to send U.S. Marines to Los Angeles, marking a rare use of military support in domestic unrest.

Turk also expressed concern over funding cuts to the UN human rights office, warning they could undermine global accountability and aid for political prisoners. He further condemned the worsening Israel-Iran conflict and accused Israel of blocking food aid in Gaza, calling for impartial investigations into attacks on civilians.

Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports that the administration of US President Donald Trump is considering expanding its current travel ban by adding 36 more countries, including Kyrgyzstan.