UN Human Rights Council elects 15 members in uncontested vote
Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats.
Al Jazeera English reports: Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats.
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