UN and regional human rights experts on Friday urged states to halt the criminalization of protesters and civil society activists, following what they called a pattern of arbitrary arrests and persecution worldwide.
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As the crisis of capitalism deepens, states will respond with increasing force. Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly exist only while they make no difference.
‘Urging’ for other things has worked so well recently
Okay, yes, it’s bad, but what if what they’re saying makes me really uncomfortable?
The beatings will continue until comfort improves.
