Saudi Arabia loses bid for seat on UN's premier human rights body

Saudi Arabia failed to secure a seat in the UN Human Rights Council following accusations of serious rights violations by rights groups. The 193-member General Assembly elected 18 new council members from regional groups to ensure geographical representation, with Thailand, Cyprus, Qatar, South Korea, and Marshall Islands taking the Asia-Pacific seats.

Oct 10, 2024 - 07:30
Saudi Arabia loses bid for seat on UN's premier human rights body

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Saudi Arabia failed to secure a seat in the UN Human Rights Council following accusations of serious rights violations by rights groups. The 193-member General Assembly elected 18 new council members from regional groups to ensure geographical representation, with Thailand, Cyprus, Qatar, South Korea, and Marshall Islands taking the Asia-Pacific seats.
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