While a new year can mean new beginnings, Steerpike would hate for anyone to forget some of 2015’s more ‘interesting’ incidents. So Mr S thanks the Geneva-based UN Watch for the following list which highlights the ten worst moments of 2015 when it comes to the United Nations:
10. Iran elected to UN Women Executive Board
‘Electing the Iranian regime to the UN women’s rights board is like making a pyromaniac into the town fire chief,’ said UN Watch executive director Hillel Neuer.
9. Genocide warnings aside, Burundi wins seat on UN Human Rights Council
Although a 2010 Transparency International report named Burundi as East Africa’s most corrupt country, the country won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council.
8. UN Human Rights Council elects Venezuela regime, rolls out red carpet for Maduro special address
A standing ovation for Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, as he launched into a 40-minute speech with no right of reply at a UN event.
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