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UN suspends Russia from Human Rights Council

Data: UN; Map: Jared Whalen/Axios

Ninety-three countries on Thursday voted to suspend Russia from the United Nations Human Rights Council over reported atrocities in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha and other places in Ukraine.

Why it matters: Russia is the first permanent member of the UN Security Council to have its membership revoked from any UN body, per AP.

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