US becomes first nation to skip UN human rights review process

The United States is set to become the first country to completely skip the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review, with the Trump administration refusing to participate and reiterating its criticism of the council. Rights groups and experts warn the move could undermine the credibility of the UN review system and encourage other countries to avoid scrutiny.

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