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US withdrawal from UNHRC, a boon to political repression and ultra-nationalism

The article from "Island.lk" discusses the implications of the United States' withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2018, arguing that this move has had significant negative repercussions for global human rights. It suggests that the U.S. withdrawal has emboldened political repression and ultra-nationalism worldwide, particularly in countries like Sri Lanka. The piece highlights how the absence of U.S. leadership in the UNHRC has weakened the body's ability to enforce human rights standards, thereby allowing nations with poor human rights records to act with greater impunity. It also points out the rise of ultra-nationalist movements, which often use the lack of international scrutiny to further their agendas of exclusion and repression. The article critiques the U.S. for prioritizing geopolitical strategies over human rights, which has led to a decline in the global commitment to human rights, affecting vulnerable populations and diminishing the international community's capacity to address human rights abuses effectively.

Read the Full Island Article at:
[ https://island.lk/us-withdrawal-from-unhrc-a-boon-to-political-repression-and-ultra-nationalism/ ]