Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights:
Cécile Pouilly
Location:
Geneva
Subject: The
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
We are deeply concerned about the prolonged political
impasse in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and its human rights
implications.
We are particularly disturbed by the contents of recently
published taped conversations that would seem to incriminate senior officials
in a number of apparent human rights violations, including election fraud,
harassment of civil society and opposition members, interference with the
judiciary and the mass media, as well as mass surveillance.
We are also concerned about espionage accusations directed
against the head of the largest opposition party.
We call upon the authorities to launch a prompt,
independent, thorough and impartial investigation into all allegations of
wrongdoing, regardless of their source, and to ensure that the results are made
public. We also urge the authorities to ensure accountability for any breach of
the rule of law or human rights violation revealed by such an investigation.
This would help reinforce public confidence in State institutions.
In the current uncertain political environment, it is
especially important to guarantee the independence of the judiciary, respect
for the rule of law and freedom of the press. International standards of fair
trial and due process should also be fully respected.
Finally, we call on all parties to exercise restraint and to
engage in a meaningful dialogue aimed at resolving the political crisis in a
way that will ensure full respect for human rights.
We will continue to monitor the situation and stand ready to
assist.
ENDS
For more information and media requests, please contact
please contact Rupert Colville (+41 22 917 9767 /rcolville@ohchr.org) or
Cécile Pouilly (+41 22 917 9310 / cpouilly@ohchr.org) or Ravina Shamdasani (+41
22 917 9169 / rshamdasani@ohchr.org).
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