UN Re-elects Iran to Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism Committee, Israel Outraged
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The UN General Assembly re-elected Iran to the Committee for Programme and Coordination on November 11, with 144 nations supporting its bid for a new three-year term starting January 1, 2027. Israel's Foreign Ministry expressed outrage, calling the decision hypocritical given Iran's human rights record. The committee addresses global priorities including human rights and counter-terrorism, though it does not make final decisions. Iran will serve alongside other elected nations, including Israel and the US.
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- UN General Assembly re-elected Iran to the Committee for Programme and Coordination on November 11.
- 144 member states voted in favor of Iran's new three-year term, starting January 1, 2027.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned the decision as a "stunning display of hypocrisy."
- The committee addresses global priorities including human rights and counter-terrorism.
- Iran will serve on the committee alongside 18 other nations, including Israel and the US.
The UN General Assembly on November 11 re-elected Iran to the Committee for Programme and Coordination, a body that reviews UN programs and sets priorities in areas including human rights and counter-terrorism. Iran secured its seat through a secret ballot, with 144 member states voting in favor. The Islamic Republic's new three-year term is set to begin on January 1, 2027, extending its current membership which concludes on December 31, 2026.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the decision, calling it a "stunning display of hypocrisy." In a statement, the ministry criticized the 144 nations for granting Iran a seat at a table that determines global priorities in fighting terrorism, disarmament, and protecting women's rights. Israel highlighted Iran's alleged support for terrorism, execution of dissidents, mistreatment of women, and killing of its own citizens, questioning why such a regime would be rewarded with a position in a human rights-focused committee.
The Committee for Programme and Coordination, comprising 34 states, evaluates UN programs, assesses their implementation, and makes recommendations on organizational priorities. While it addresses issues like human rights, women's rights, disarmament, and counter-terrorism, it does not make final decisions on these matters. Iran has served on the committee before, and this re-election represents a continuation of its membership rather than a new appointment.
Alongside Iran, 18 other states were elected to the committee, including Israel, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, and Japan.
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