U.N. expresses human rights concerns over Pavel Durov’s detention in France.
Durov faces charges linked to Telegram’s alleged security failures.
Toncoin experiences a significant price drop amid arrest, hitting a four-month low.
The United Nations has expressed serious concerns over the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, labeling it a case that “raises a lot of human rights concerns.” Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport near Paris on August 24th and is currently facing several charges related to Telegram.
Speaking at a briefing on Tuesday, Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the U.N. Human Rights Office, acknowledged the complexity of Durov’s situation and its potential impact on human rights, stating:
“This is a very complex case. It raises a lot of human rights concerns,”
Shamdasani confirmed that the U.N. is closely monitoring the Durov case but emphasized the need for further investigation.
She underscored the importance of addressing critical issues like legality, necessity, and proportionality in such cases. She also highlighted concerns about hate speech, incitement to violence, and harmful disinformation.
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