China and Pakistan secure seat on UN rights body, draw flak from US

States won despite opposition from activists citing their 'abysmal record'

Pakistan, along with China, Russia, and Cuba won seats on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) despite strong opposition from activist groups over their abysmal human rights records.
 

In a secret-ballot voting in the 193-member UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Pakistan secured 169 votes, Uzbekistan received 164, Nepal 150, and China 139. Saudi Arabia lost the race with just 90 votes.
 

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slammed the UN body for electing China, Russia and Cuba to the agency tasked with defending human rights.
 

“The election of China, Russia, and Cuba to the UN Human Rights Council validates the