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This handout photograph released by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 27 March 2022, shows Ukrainian soldiers walking among destroyed Russian military equipment following a battle in the town of Trostyanets, Sumy region.

Human rights council

UN General Assembly suspends Russia from Human Rights Council

By AFP

The UN General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council as punishment for the invasion of Ukraine.

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    Burundian Ambassador Renovat Tabu said the departure of the UN team had been spun to cast his government in a bad light.

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    US withdrawal from UNHRC worrisome, says SA

    The Donald Trump administration made the announcement on Wednesday, accusing the council of anti-Israel bias and a failure to reform.

    1428 days ago
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    SAHRC needs budget increase

    The SAHRC asked Parliament's Justice Portfolio Committee for a budget increase.

    3662 days ago
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