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Rights groups blast uncontested election of 15 countries to UN Human Rights Council
Original: Human rights groups criticize uncontested election of 15 countries to top UN human rights body
The UN General Assembly elected 15 new members to the Human Rights Council without competition, as only as many candidates ran as seats available. Human rights groups criticized the outcome, saying uncontested slates allow countries with poor rights records to join the body charged with promoting human rights. Advocates are calling for competitive elections and stronger membership criteria.
Why now: The lack of competition in elections to the UN's top human rights body has renewed criticism that abusive governments face no barriers to joining it.
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- Human rights groups criticize uncontested election of 15 countries to top UN human rights body · AP News
- Human rights groups criticize uncontested election of 15 countries to top UN human rights body · The Seattle Times
- Human rights groups criticize uncontested election of 15 countries to top UN human rights body · The Washington Post
- Human rights groups criticize uncontested election of 15 countries to top UN human rights body · Jacksonville Journal-Courier
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