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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 6h

No surprises: 14 new members of Human Rights Council as of Jan. 1, 2026:
Africa: Mauritius, 181; Angola, 179; So Africa, 178; Egypt, 173
Asia/Pacific: Vietnam, 180; Pakistan, 178; India, 177; Iraq, 175
E Europe: Slovenia, 176; Estonia, 171
LA/Carib: Chile, 173; Ecuador, 171
WEOG: Italy 179; UK, 161

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 6h

No surprises: 14 new members of Human Rights Council as of Jan. 1, 2026:
Africa: Mauritius, 181; Angola, 179; So Africa, 178; Egypt, 173
Asia/Pacific: Vietnam, 180; Pakistan, 178; India, 177; Iraq, 175
E Europe: Slovenia, 176; Estonia, 171
LA/Carib: Chile, 173; Ecuador, 171
WEOG: Italy 179; UK, 161

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Lou Charbonneau @loucharb.bsky.social · 9h

🚨 This morning the UN General Assembly is set to elect abusive governments like #Egypt, #Vietnam and others to the Human Rights Council in a non-competitive vote.

@hrw.org: “UN member states should stop handing Council seats on a silver platter to serial rights violators.”

Jan Kooy @kooyjan.bsky.social · 2d

🚨Did you know that Egypt and Vietnam are on track to secure seats on the UN Human Rights Council despite being woefully unfit for membership?

The UN General Assembly will 'elect' members to the UN’s premier rights body in a 'noncompetitive vote' on October 14.

www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 10h

Trump constantly babbles about “waste, fraud, and abuse” in the federal government, but has hauled in an estimated $5B for himself so far.

Removing Trump is the only way to get rid of real ‘waste, fraud, and abuse’

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 10h

When he said “America First,” he meant South America.

Trump to Meet With Argentina’s Leader as U.S. Moves Ahead With Bailout

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 1d

Trump Spends Peace Summit Whining How He Wants a Police State newrepublic.com/post/201707/... via @newrepublic.com

Trump Spends Peace Summit Whining How He Wants a Police State

Donald Trump waxed poetic about Egypt’s ability to stomp out unrest.

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 13h

Rebeca Grynspan stepping down from @unctad.bsky.social while she campaigns for UN SecGen

www.letemps.ch/suisse/genev...

Rebeca Grynspan quitte ses fonctions pour la campagne de succession d’Antonio Guterres à la tête de l’ONU - Le Temps

La secrétaire générale de l’ONU pour le Commerce et le développement (CNUCED) a annoncé ce lundi quitter provisoirement son poste le temps de la campagne pour succéder au numéro 1 des Nations unis en ...

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General Assembly: 18th plenary meeting, 80th session

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ISHR @ishr.ch · 12h

TODAY at #UNGA80! The UN Member States will elect 14 new members to the Human Rights Council.
🔎 Check out how candidates rate: https://ishr.ch/defenders-toolbox/resources/hrc-elections-scorecards/
📺 Follow the elections live: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17/k17a01fuh9
#HRCelections2025

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Rebeca Grynspan quitte ses fonctions pour la campagne de succession d’Antonio Guterres à la tête de l’ONU - Le Temps

PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 13h

Rebeca Grynspan stepping down from @unctad.bsky.social while she campaigns for UN SecGen

www.letemps.ch/suisse/genev...

La secrétaire générale de l’ONU pour le Commerce et le développement (CNUCED) a annoncé ce lundi quitter provisoirement son poste le temps de la campagne pour succéder au numéro 1 des Nations unis en ...

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Brazil Supreme Court justice keeps Bolsonaro under house arrest

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

Brazil Supreme Court justice keeps Bolsonaro under house arrest reut.rs/3KOZS6v

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled on Monday to keep former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest, according to a court document seen by Reuters.

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Richard Gowan @richardgowan1.bsky.social · 1d

Could the UNSC have a role in the Gaza plan?

I tell @politico.eu that "if the Arabs and Europeans push the idea of a resolution together, and link it to offers of troops and financing for Gaza, it could happen."

www.politico.eu/article/germ...

Germany, France call for UN role to secure peace in Gaza

Despite Trump’s aversion to the United Nations, the proposal could gain traction should Arab countries join the push.

www.politico.eu

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 1d

Trump Spends Peace Summit Whining How He Wants a Police State newrepublic.com/post/201707/... via @newrepublic.com

Trump Spends Peace Summit Whining How He Wants a Police State

Donald Trump waxed poetic about Egypt’s ability to stomp out unrest.

newrepublic.com

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 1d

Beware the Palantir platform: it's everywhere

PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 1d

Palantir, Seemingly Everywhere All at Once passblue.com/2025/10/12/p...

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 1d

Palantir, Seemingly Everywhere All at Once passblue.com/2025/10/12/p...

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 1d

Beware the Palantir platform: it's everywhere

PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 1d

Palantir, Seemingly Everywhere All at Once passblue.com/2025/10/12/p...

Live updates: Israel says Hamas hands over first 7 hostages to Red Cross as part of Gaza ceasefire

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages.

The Israeli military says it has taken custody of them and will transport them onward to Israel. Follow AP's live updates.

The key exchange follows a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war. U.S. President Donald Trump was also arriving in the region along with other leaders to discuss the U.S.-proposed deal and postwar plans.

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 1d

Palantir, Seemingly Everywhere All at Once passblue.com/2025/10/12/p...

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 2d

Good news via UN:
Humanitarian scaleup in Gaza is underway & "today brought some real progress." For 1st time since March, cooking gas entered the Strip. More tents for displaced families, frozen meat, fresh fruit, flour & medicines also got in. UN & partners distributed 1000s of hot meals & bread

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 2d

Good news via UN:
Humanitarian scaleup in Gaza is underway & "today brought some real progress." For 1st time since March, cooking gas entered the Strip. More tents for displaced families, frozen meat, fresh fruit, flour & medicines also got in. UN & partners distributed 1000s of hot meals & bread

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 2d

A cautious optimism from traumatized Gazans
Plus: UN peacekeeping will cut 13K-14K uniformed personnel, tx to US not paying its full, mandated dues

PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · 2d

A cautious optimism from traumatized Gazans
Plus: UN peacekeeping will cut 13K-14K uniformed personnel, tx to US not paying its full, mandated dues