Libya to chair UN Human Rights Commission

[Jeslek]

http://www.msnbc.com/news/861762.asp?0cv=CB10

The U.N. human rights watchdog elected a Libyan diplomat Monday as its president for this year, despite concern from the United States about the country’s poor record on civil liberties and its alleged role in sponsoring terrorism.

EU:

Although European nations were dismayed at the nomination, they chose to abstain rather than block Libya. Diplomats said this was because Europe didn’t want to alienate Africa and other developing countries and thus poison the atmosphere for the commission’s main work.

Canada:

Canada last week said it would join the United States in voting against the Libyan candidacy. Observers said Guatemala also voted against, although there was no immediate confirmation.

Interesting huh? Now what I am wondering is, what exactly does this commission do?

 

[Gato_Solo]

Anything to piss off the US...