Washington Journal
United Nations Human Rights Commission
2006-03-05T09:31:27-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNjRhXC8xOTE0MDctMDUtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Participating by remote connection from New York City, Ambassador Eliasson talked about his efforts to make changes in the United Nations Human Rights Commission to prevent countries with a history of human rights abuses having membership. He also talked about U.S. Ambassador John Bolton’s recent statement that he will not vote for the proposed “Human Rights Council.” Ambassador Eliasson responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
Participating by remote connection from New York City, Ambassador Eliasson talked about his efforts to make changes in the United Nations Hu…
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Participating by remote connection from New York City, Ambassador Eliasson talked about his efforts to make changes in the United Nations Human Rights Commission to prevent countries with a history of human rights abuses having membership. He also talked about U.S. Ambassador John Bolton’s recent statement that he will not vote for the proposed “Human Rights Council.” Ambassador Eliasson responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
Participating by remote connection from New York City, Ambassador Eliasson talked about his efforts to make changes in the United Nations Hu… read more
Participating by remote connection from New York City, Ambassador Eliasson talked about his efforts to make changes in the United Nations Human Rights Commission to prevent countries with a history of human rights abuses having membership. He also talked about U.S. Ambassador John Bolton’s recent statement that he will not vote for the proposed “Human Rights Council.” Ambassador Eliasson responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
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