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- 1Fifteen new members join UN Human Rights Council by uncontested vote●Uncontested vote lands 15 new States at the UN Human Rights Council
Fifteen states have taken seats on the UN Human Rights Council following an uncontested vote, with no competitive ballots for the open slots. The International Service for Human Rights flagged the outcome, renewing criticism that the lack of contests allows states with poor rights records to gain seats without scrutiny. Observers have long argued the process undermines the council's credibility and its ability to hold violators accountable.
- 2A years-long retreat from the internet, revisited●I’ve more or less been completely offline for the last few years (with a few notable exceptions). The impetus for this w
A developer who stepped away from online life for several years says the move began with a growing sense of disconnect from internet culture, alongside what they describe as a mid-life reckoning. Returning briefly, they find that online culture has only deteriorated since they left, prompting reflection on stepping back altogether.