A watchdog group is calling on democratic nations to prevent the election of Russia, Cuba and Saudi Arabia to the 47-member U.N. Human Rights Council, saying their abysmal human rights records disqualify them from membership.
Voice of America: Activists decry bid by Russia, Cuba, Saudi Arabia to join UN rights body
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting at U.N. headquarters, April 23, 2019 in New York City.
