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U.S. Skips U.N. Human Rights Review, Sparks Outrage

8/30/2025

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The U.S. will not participate in the U.N. human rights review, citing the Human Rights Council's shortcomings.
Critics, such as Human Rights First, claim this decision undermines U.S. credibility and encourages human rights abuses.
The U.S. was scheduled to submit its report in November, which would have been a first since 2006.

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Story summary

The U.S. will not participate in the U.N. human rights review, citing the Human Rights Council's shortcomings.
Critics, such as Human Rights First, claim this decision undermines U.S. credibility and encourages human rights abuses.
The U.S. was scheduled to submit its report in November, which would have been a first since 2006.