India, Oct. 23 -- A United Nations Special Rapporteur on racism, in a report, has criticised the "scapegoating" of international students and the "normalisation" of hate speech targeting minorities.

These remarks were made in a statement by Dr Ashwini KP, special rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. issued after completing visit to Canada between September 28 and October 9. She will submit a report based on her findings before the Human Rights Council in July 2027.

She said she heard reports "concerning the scapegoating of international students from South Asia, for Canada's economic challenges".

She said Asian students have reportedly faced racism, xenophobic hostility,...