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Russia’s ambition to regain its seat at the United Nations’ Human Rights Council was dealt a significant blow as the nation failed to secure a new three-year term. Russia’s expulsion from the council in April of the previous year, prompted by its military incursion into Ukraine, had led the country to campaign vigorously for reinstatement, aiming to exploit divisions among UN member states regarding support for Ukraine.

Nonetheless, Bulgaria and Albania managed to secure the two available seats designated for Eastern European countries. The voting took place in the aftermath of a Russian missile attack in northeastern Ukraine, which resulted in the tragic loss of 52 lives.

The final tally revealed Russia receiving 83 votes in favor, a number that fell short of securing a seat. In contrast, Bulgaria received 160 votes, while Albania garnered 123. Russia’s vigorous campaign, which included offering incentives such as grain and arms to smaller nations, failed to garner sufficient support.

Throughout the process, Moscow had voiced its commitment to finding “adequate solutions for human rights issues” and expressed a desire to prevent the council from becoming an “instrument serving the political interests of a specific group of countries,” which was perceived to be a reference to Western nations.

Diplomats speculated that Russia had counted on receiving support from a considerable number of member states, particularly from developing nations, albeit privately. However, these nations appeared to have abstained from voting in favor of Russia publicly to avoid antagonizing Western states.

Russia’s campaign also included accusations that the United States had spearheaded efforts to prevent their return to the council.

Last year, Russia was suspended from the Human Rights Council with 93 members of the UN General Assembly voting in favor, 24 against, and 58 abstaining.

For the next three years starting in 2024, the Human Rights Council will comprise the following countries: Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, China, the Ivory Coast, Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Malawi, and the Netherlands.

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According to the Bulgarian administration, at least 18 individuals have been found dead inside an abandoned vehicle. Over 40 migrants looked to have been being unlawfully transported by the van. The survivors were transported to a hospital for medical attention.

The truck was found close to the Lokorsko settlement, 20 kilometres (12 miles) northeast of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The enormous number of persons attempting to join the EU from Turkey has long been a problem for Bulgaria.

It is thought to be the most fatal immigrant-related incident to have occurred in Bulgaria.

According to the interior ministry, the van “was unlawfully transporting about 40 migrants concealed under some timber.” “Eleven of them have passed away.”

As per Bulgaria’s health emergency centre, eight of the patients who were taken to the hospital on a medical emergency were in a critical condition.

According to sources, police are looking for the people traffickers who they believe to have drove the vehicle and fled.

Asylum seekers claim they have been stopped, arrested, stripped, and beaten while trying to enter Bulgaria from Turkey. Asylum seekers have accused Bulgaria of torturing persons trying to enter from Turkey.

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Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has asked the head of its football association to step down from the post.

The action has come after the Bulgarian football team fans showed racial gestures to the British football players when they reached the Bulgarian home ground to play a European qualifiers against Bulgaria.

In the match, Bulgaria lost to the UK for six goals against null. At least two times that the match was interrupted due to the act of the Bulgarian fans. The fans showed Nazi salute against the British players. And, they also showed similar racial gestures.

The UK is expected to write to the concerned demanding serious action against the Bulgarian football authority, who has failed to provide a free and fair venue for the players to perform to their fullest.


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