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Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation commented on the US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council

In the Russian permanent mission to the UN, called the cynical statement of the US, in which they explained the reason for his withdrawal from the Human Rights Council (SPCH), RIA Novosti.

Постпредство РФ прокомментировало выход США из Совета по правам человека ООН

As the Russian diplomat, HRC is a "key international platform", for the protection of human rights, that adheres to the principles of constructive dialogue, objectivity and impartiality.

According to them,, this UN structure designed to serve all Member States, rather than any one particular country.

Unfortunately, said in comments, US colleagues do not understand or do not recognize, although "the international community's response to their undertaking to reform the HRC clearly demonstrated their loneliness in this matter".

Washington, apparently, I wanted to turn the Council into an obedient tool, who would meekly promoted its interests and to punish him objectionable country. Against this background, the attempts of Americans blame the HRC in the politicization of its activities presented cynical. In fact, the failure of the United States of its initiative accuse the whole world, including its allies, said diplomats.

The report also notes, that there are shortcomings in the work of the Council, but over time it has proved its viability.

Recall, Tuesday, Secretary of State Pompeo and permanent representative to the United States Haley announced the US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council. Many countries have criticized the decision. Israel, in front of, I curled about its full support.

Earlier, the White House has repeatedly exposed the HRC criticized for "bias" towards Israel, and expressed dissatisfaction with the fact, that in its structure are Venezuela, Cuba and China.

US membership in the Board expires at the end 2019 of the year. This is the second three-year term of the country's participation in the HRC. After him, the United States had the right to re-election new.

                          
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