https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/human-rights-groups-criticize-uncontested-election-of-15-countries-to-top-un-human-rights-bodyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/human-rights-groups-criticize-uncontested-election-of-15-countries-to-top-un-human-rights-bodyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/human-rights-groups-criticize-uncontested-election-of-15-countries-to-top-un-human-rights-body#u130450Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:38 +0000The UN General Assembly selected 15 states for the UN Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term on Tuesday, October 14, 2026. The election was entirely uncontested because every regional group submitted a number of nominees equal to the available seats. Human rights groups have criticized the process, arguing that the lack of competition undermines accountability and allows nations with poor human rights records to secure positions on the premier body. Nigeria secured its seat with 172 votes, while Germany and the Dominican Republic also joined or returned to the council.Why it mattersThe Hu