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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bancroft

UN votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council over war in Ukraine

AP

The United Nations General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council on Thursday, with 93 votes in favour, 24 votes against and 58 abstentions.

“War criminals have no place in UN bodies aimed at protecting human rights,” Ukraine’s foreign minister said after the vote. “Grateful to all member states which... chose the right side of history.”

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