September 26, 2023 8:05 PM

Russia seeks to rejoin United Nations Human Rights Council

Russia is seeking to rejoin the United Nations Human Rights Council in an election that will be seen as a key test of its international standing. It was expelled from the UN's pre-eminent human rights body last April after its forces invaded Ukraine. But now Russian diplomats are seeking to get their country re-elected to the council for a fresh three-year term. The voting will take place next month. Diplomats said, Russia is hoping to regain some international credibility after being accus...