Taliban-controlled Afghanistan intends to seek seat on UN Human Rights Council: report
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The UN held an "urgent debate" in July to discuss human rights concerns in Afghanistan, including the erosion of women's rights, since the Taliban took over last year.
Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
The U.N. Human Rights Council is no stranger to controversy and having undemocratic, dictatorial members on the council is nothing new. Earlier this year, Russia was voted off the council by the U.N. General Assembly.
Other controversial members include China, Cuba and Venezuela.
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