The UN continues to stand watch against the violation of civil rights around the world, and voted today for none other than Libya to head its Commission on Human Rights. Three countries, including the United States, objected, and 17 abstained, but a full 33 voted in favor, paving the way for Col. Muammar Gadaffi's nation to lead the world's struggle on behalf of the politically oppressed and battered.
"Over the past three decades," Human Rights Watch announced this week, "Libya’s human rights record has been appalling. It has included the abduction, forced disappearance or assassination of political opponents; torture and mistreatment of detainees; and long-term detention without charge or trial or after grossly unfair trials."
"Over the past three decades," Human Rights Watch announced this week, "Libya’s human rights record has been appalling. It has included the abduction, forced disappearance or assassination of political opponents; torture and mistreatment of detainees; and long-term detention without charge or trial or after grossly unfair trials."