Published 3 years ago

US rejoins Human Rights Council

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The US on Thursday returned to the UN Human Rights Council, three-and-a-half years after its dramatic walkout — time seized upon by China to assert wider influence. The UN General Assembly elected 18 new members of the UN’s top rights body, with countries starting their three-year council term from Jan. 1 next year.

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

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Taipei Times

US rejoins Human Rights Council

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RedState

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Telesur

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