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Why did US leave Human Rights Council again
The United States withdrew for the second time within less than a decade from the United Nations Human Rights Council in September 2026. This came after a UN report criticized American forces' conduct in the war against Iran and their crimes against humanity in suppressing Iranian protests. Meanwhile, Washington accuses the Council of bias against it and of adopting an anti-American stance, especially regarding its support for Israel. It is worth noting that the U.S. first withdrew in June 2018 due to criticism directed at the Council, then rejoined in 2022 before announcing another withdrawal and halting funding — actions that could impact the Council's budget and its role in monitoring human rights worldwide. These repeated withdrawals reflect longstanding disagreements over the Council’s stance on issues like Israel, and this move aims to reduce international pressure on the United States, even though it weakens its voice in defending human rights.
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