The UPR, a peer review process that only takes place once every 5 years, allows UN States to examine each other's human rights records, make specific recommendations to States under review, and address abuses.
In strong condemnation of the human rights violations in Xinjiang by China, the United States has called for the cessation of harassment, surveillance, and threats against individuals in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong.
The UK strongly called for the repeal of China's national security law in Hong Kong, aligning with UN suggestions. Manley specifically called for the cessation of prosecutions, including that of media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
The recommendations were given by Indian diplomat Guarav Kumar Thakur during the 45th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations.
Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled the dreams of Balasaheb Thackeray of the Ram Temple, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that those who opposed the Ram Temple do not have the right to take Ram Lalla's name.
During China's 3rd UPR in November 2018, China received 346 recommendations from 150 countries, and accepted 284 of them, with many questionably noted as 'accepted and already implemented.'
The National Press Club (NPC) of Pakistan requested the Islamabad police to remove the Baloch rights camp near the club's premises, as reported by Dawn.
Various organisations led by the World Uyghur Congress held a poster campaign in Geneva on Monday against the human rights violations being committed by China.
Nepal Foreign Minister NP Saud called the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya a 'proud' moment and said that Lord Ram and Goddess Sita are the epitomes of courage, sacrifice, justice and righteousness.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday underlined the government's commitment to delivering fundamental rights to all citizens, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Human rights defenders will hold a peace march on January 24 in Washington, DC, to support Sindhi and Baloch activists protesting in Pakistan against the "enforced disappearances" of their loved ones.