Trump’s ‘racist hate speech’ fuelling rights violations in US, UN panel says

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 12, 2026 at 07:08 AM

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A UN-backed panel, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, stated that racist hate speech by former US President Donald Trump and other American political leaders has fueled human rights violations in the United States. The Geneva-based committee issued its decision on Wednesday, citing concerns about derogatory language used against migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. The committee urged the US to suspend immigration enforcement operations near sensitive locations like schools and hospitals. While the decision is not legally binding, it aims to hold the US accountable to its international commitments. The panel expressed concern that politicians and public figures are using stereotypes to incite hate crimes and discrimination by portraying migrants as criminals or burdens.

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Minneapolis 30% Geneva 40% UN 70% Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination ×380% Donald Trump 90% United States ×390%

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