United Nations Human Rights Council

US confirms seat in United Nations Human Rights Council with an undisputed win in the elections

The 193-member UN General Assembly elected all 18 candidates recommended by the world organisation’s five regional groups.

USA to re-join Human Rights Council this year after walkout in 2018

In the absence of the US, most of the member countries had flocked towards China to gain favour, despite accusations against the country of human rights violations in many instances, including during its crackdown on Xinjiang and Tibet. 

Tokyo Olympics: Thomas Bach says, “Keep politics out of the Games”

As US & UN condemns violence, Myanmar military raids Suu Kyi’s party offices

Addressing the farmers’ protest, UN calls for peaceful assembly in India

Pakistan accuses India of defamation by running fake news propaganda