Metten also stressed the critical need for nations to hold China accountable for its ‘severe human rights violations’ during its fourth Universal Periodic Review, done by the UN Human Rights Council in January. Such as what’s happening in Tibet.

Several other nations seconded that opinion. Including Denmark, Finland and Sweden.

“The Chinese government’s ongoing policy of repression aims to eradicate the authentic and self-determined Tibetan culture. This policy must be stopped immediately,” Metten said.

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    I also doubt any of these majors powers are actually committed to human rights or peace, but I was asking the question rhetorically, as in, I think that’s the reasoning behind including these members that seem to conflict with the very mission of the various councils.