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Human Rights Council elects Indonesian candidate President for 2026

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The UN Human Rights Council – the world’s principal defender of vulnerable people worldwide – has elected an Indonesian diplomat to be President for 2026 in a first for the country.

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For the first time since its creation, Indonesia has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The election of Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, which took place on 8 January 2026, is part of an international context marked by persistent geopolitical tensions and growing concerns about respect for international law and ... This UN article: Indonesia elected to the presidency of the Human Rights Council appeared first…

Indonesia officially became President of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council.

Indonesia officially assumed the presidency of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations for the year 2026 today, Thursday (8/1).

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CNN Indonesia broke the news in Indonesia on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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