World Concerns over new UN Human Rights Council members -BBC

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China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Vietnam have been elected to the UN's human rights watchdog, despite concerns about their rights records.

Campaign groups have condemned the election of the countries to the 47-seat Human Rights Council.

Human Rights Watch said some new members had denied access to UN monitors investigating alleged abuses.

SOURCE: BBC

Read more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-24922058

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