45th session of the Universal Periodic Review
Universal Periodic Review Working Group – 45th Session
Universal Periodic Review of Senegal
22 January 2024
Statement by Australia
Thank you, Vice President
Australia acknowledges Senegal’s efforts to bring its Human Rights Commission into compliance with the Paris Principles.
Australia is concerned by reports of excessive use of force against protesters by security personnel, as well as restrictions to freedoms of information, expression and peaceful assembly since Senegal’s last review, including arrests of journalists.
Australia recommends Senegal:
- Uphold the rights to freedom of information, expression and peaceful assembly.
- Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
- Investigate cases of excessive use of force by security personnel against protesters and bring perpetrators to account.