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UN Human Rights Council elects 15 new members
Original: UN Human Rights Council elects 15 members in uncontested vote
The UN Human Rights Council has elected 15 new members in a single uncontested vote, with the number of candidates matching the available seats. Critics have long argued that uncontested slates undermine the credibility of the Geneva-based body, since regional groups effectively predetermine outcomes. The elected states will take up seats charged with scrutinising human rights abuses worldwide.
Why now: Fresh developments in the composition of the UN's top human rights body routinely draw attention, especially given criticism that uncontested elections weaken its legitimacy
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