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Venezuela given seat on UN Human Rights Council
Source: The Independent
Venezuela given seat on UN Human Rights Council
Zamira Rahim @ZamiraRahim
4 minutes ago
Venezuela has won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council after a vote by the General Assembly.
The vote came despite rights groups and opponents of Nicolas Maduro‘s government urging countries to vote against the move.
The 193-member General Assembly is electing 14 members to the 47-member Human Rights Council for three-year terms starting 1 January 2020.
The Geneva-based council can spotlight abuses and has special monitors watching certain countries and issues.
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Zamira Rahim @ZamiraRahim
4 minutes ago
Venezuela has won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council after a vote by the General Assembly.
The vote came despite rights groups and opponents of Nicolas Maduro‘s government urging countries to vote against the move.
The 193-member General Assembly is electing 14 members to the 47-member Human Rights Council for three-year terms starting 1 January 2020.
The Geneva-based council can spotlight abuses and has special monitors watching certain countries and issues.
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Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/venezuela-un-human-rights-council-seat-vote-united-nations-general-assembly-a9160366.html
