US ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Washington will press ahead on a broad range of issues, from rights violations in countries such as China, Afghanistan and Syria, to broader themes, including women’s rights. Photo: Reuters
US ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Washington will press ahead on a broad range of issues, from rights violations in countries such as China, Afghanistan and Syria, to broader themes, including women’s rights. Photo: Reuters

US rejoins the UN Human Rights Council, paving way for further tension with Beijing

  • Washington received 168 votes out of a possible 193 at the UN General Assembly to serve on the council
  • Washington will press ahead on a broad range of issues, from rights violations in countries such as China, Afghanistan and Syria, says US ambassador to the UN

US ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Washington will press ahead on a broad range of issues, from rights violations in countries such as China, Afghanistan and Syria, to broader themes, including women’s rights. Photo: Reuters
US ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Washington will press ahead on a broad range of issues, from rights violations in countries such as China, Afghanistan and Syria, to broader themes, including women’s rights. Photo: Reuters
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