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UN Human Rights Council elects 15 members in uncontested vote
Source: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera · Published
Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats.
Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats.
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