- Russia denied UN Human Rights Council.
- Ousted due to Ukraine invasion.
- Albania and Bulgaria succeed.
Russia failed to regain a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council.
In April last year, the nation was ousted from the leading human rights organization due to its invasion of Ukraine.
The exclusion came as Russia sought a third term on the council, highlighting divisions among UN member states on supporting Ukraine.
Bulgaria and Albania secured the two Eastern European seats instead.
The decision followed a Russian missile strike in Ukraine, leaving 52 dead in Hroza village.
Russia received 83 votes, while Bulgaria got 160, and Albania 123 from the 193 United Nations General Assembly members.
Albania’s Ambassador Ferit Hoxha stressed that nations should avoid supporting an “arsonist as a firefighter.”
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Russia pledged to address human rights issues and prevent the council from serving the political interests of a select group, implicitly referring to the West.
Russian diplomats aimed to rebuild their international reputation amid allegations of human rights violations in Ukraine and at home.
Russia sought support from many member states, particularly developing countries, through a covert ballot process, suggesting discreet backing for Moscow, avoiding Western reactions.
Reports suggest Russia offered grain and arms to smaller nations for support.
Vassily Nebenzia, the Russian UN ambassador, accused the US of thwarting their council return.
In April 2022, the General Assembly voted 93 in favor, 24 against, with 58 abstentions, leading to Russia’s expulsion from the council.
The council members from 2024 include Burundi, China, Ivory Coast, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Malawi, and the Netherlands.
