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U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running
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The U.S. has skipped a key U.N. human rights review for the second year running. Rights groups warn the absence risks undermining global accountability. (Image credit: Lian Yi)
The U.S. has skipped a key U.N. human rights review for the second year running.
Rights groups warn the absence risks undermining global accountability. (Image credit: Lian Yi)
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