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flag The U.S. skipped its UN human rights review on Nov. 7, 2025, halting assessment of its record amid ongoing controversy.

flag The United States skipped its Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council on November 7, 2025, halting the assessment of its human rights record, which is normally conducted every four to five years for all 193 UN members. flag The absence, ordered by the Trump administration, followed a prior withdrawal in 2018 over concerns about alleged anti-Israel bias, and prompted the Council to suspend the session and reschedule the review for 2026. flag The U.S. did not submit a self-report or attend the Geneva session, citing pride in its record and opposition to criticism from nations it views as human rights abusers. flag Council members and rights groups expressed regret, warning the move undermines global accountability and human rights norms. flag The U.S. has previously participated in the process during the Biden administration.

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