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John Sifton: “There is no doubt that the Human Rights Council in Geneva is deeply flawed.”

On the recordJune 19, 2018
There is no doubt that the Human Rights Council in Geneva is deeply flawed.
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John Sifton

Editor's note · Context

Sifton critiques the flaws of the Human Rights Council while acknowledging its contributions.

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