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USA withdraw itself from the Human Rights Council of The United Nations
US Ambassador Nikki Haley announced the withdrawal of The United States
In the United States, US ambassador Nikki Haley announced the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of 47 countries.
Nikki Haley accused the council of bias against Israel and cited the membership of countries like China, Cuba, Venezuela, and Congo with low human rights records.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
About United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of 47 states responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
It was formed in 2006 and the council president of UNHRC is Vojislav Suc. The headquarters of UNHRC is in Geneva, Switzerland.
