July 25, 2024

Venezuela takes seat on UN Human Rights Council over US objections

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Venezuela, a country beset by poverty and mass human rights abuses under the regime of dictator Nicolas Maduro, took its seat Monday on the U.N. Human Rights Council — a move that critics of the council see as further proof that the controversial body is in desperate need of reform. Venezuela was elected to the Council last year and took its seat as the body meets for its 43rd session that lasts through March 20. By Adam Shaw . Full text -> Fox News

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