US Seeks UN Rights Council Seat After Trump Pullout
Sumaira FH Published February 24, 2021 | 05:09 PM
The United States is seeking a return to the UN Human Rights Council, three years after former president Donald Trump's administration withdrew, the US top diplomat told the rights body Wednesday
Geneva, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Feb, 2021 ) :The United States is seeking a return to the UN Human Rights Council, three years after former president Donald Trump's administration withdrew, the US top diplomat told the rights body Wednesday.
"I'm pleased to announce the United States will seek election to the Human Rights Council for the 2022-24 term," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the council in a video message.
"We humbly ask for the support of all UN member states in our bid to return to a seat in this body."The United States announced earlier this month that it would re-engage with the 47-member council after Trump's administration pulled the country out in June 2018.
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