UN human rights chief to step down in view of China visit

HONG KONG – The UN’s top human rights advocate has said she will not seek a second term, following sharp criticism of her behavior by Western officials and activists Alleged rights violations in China,

Addressing the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, Michelle Bachelet said that the current session of the Council, which began this week, will be her last as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, a role she has been in for her four years. Will resign at the end of the term. at the end of August.