Pakistan, China, Russia Win UNHRC Seats
Islamabad/UN: Pakistan along with China, Russia and Cuba won seats on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) despite strong opposition from activist groups over their abysmal human rights records. In a secret-ballot voting in the 193-member UN General Assembly, Pakistan secured 169 votes, Uzbekistan 164, Nepal 150 and China 139. Saudi Arabia lost the race with just 90 votes.
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