10/01/2024
Balanced News: Morocco takes leadership of UN Rights body amid criticism
Morocco has been elected to lead the United Nations Human Rights Council, defeating South Africa in a vote in Geneva. Moroccoâs Ambassador Omar Zniber received 30 votes, while his South African opponent, Mxolisi Nkosi, received 17 votes. Africa had failed to agree on a single candidate, leading to the ballot. South Africa criticized Moroccoâs human rights record and warned that its election would harm the councilâs legitimacy. Morocco is considered an occupying power in Western Sahara by several African countries, and its candidacy was opposed by Algeria. The UN Human Rights Council was established in 2006 to protect and promote human rights globally.
Morocco has been elected to lead the United Nations Human Rights Council, defeating South Africa in a vote in Geneva. Morocco's Ambassador Omar Zniber received 30 votes, while his South African opponent, Mxolisi Nkosi, received 17 votes. Africa had failed to agree on a single candidate, leading to t...