Rights groups alarmed as China, Russia and Saudi Arabia set to join UN HRC
Russia and Cuba are running unopposed for seats in the Human Rights Council, while China and Saudi Arabia are among five countries contesting four seats
13 October 2020 - 18:38
New York — Saudi Arabia, China, and Russia are set to join the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) despite strong opposition from activists and organisations who say the countries’ governments are among the world's worst human rights offenders.
The UN General Assembly later on Tuesday will elect 15 new members to the 47-nation council. Seats are allotted according to regional groups, and Russia, as well as Cuba, are running unopposed. China and Saudi Arabia are among five countries contesting four seats...
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