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An Update on the U.N.

Further details from the New York Times on the formation of the new Human Rights Council, and another account, this time directly from the U.N.
The number of votes in favour of the Council reinforce my hope that this may actually go somewhere.
The U.S. opposition makes me even more supportive.

Posted by Flash on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 10:25 AM |

I wouldn't read too much into the American reluctance yet. They may come forward with some proposal that would get them on board. I am curious to see how much of their reluctance is tied to Israel, who also voted against it.

Posted by Blogger kevvyd | Thu Mar 16, 10:54:00 AM  

Well, according to the Boston Globe, Condi Rice has already said that the opposition is more symbolic than substantive, and the U.S. plans to cooperate with the the new seat. Certainly, much as Flash would like to believe otherwise, they'll wind up with a seat on it for 6 out of every 9 years.

Posted by Blogger Dan | Thu Mar 16, 11:26:00 AM  

I am looking forward to being proven wrong.

Posted by Blogger Flash | Thu Mar 16, 12:06:00 PM  

Wow, the UN came up with another "council" to solve the worlds problems.

This one will work, we swear!

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | Thu Mar 16, 06:40:00 PM  

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