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China, Russia join U.N. Human Rights Council

Despite criticism from the U.S. and human rights groups, China, Cuba and Russia were among 15 nations that won seats on the U.N. Human Rights Council.

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By Arete News - October 13, 2020
The U.N. Human Rights Council chamber, in Geneva, with its dome painted by Spanish artist Miquel Barceló (AN/Eric Bridiers)
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