India elected to UNHRC; UN Security Council urges Haiti government to focus on rebuilding the country; UNSC calls for urgent measures to strengthen institutions in Democratic Republic of Congo
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    • India was elected as one among the 15 countries to the Human Rights Council by the General Assembly. India, Kuwait, Indonesia and the Philippines were elected as the Asian group of nations to fill seats in the Council. All 15 elected members will serve a three year term.1

    Meanwhile, the Security Council urged Haiti’s new government to focus on the critical tasks of rebuilding the country and ensuring stability and rule of law. The Council also encouraged all Haitian politicians to resolve any remaining poll disputes through “transparent and efficient” means, ensuring that the elections reflected the will of the people. The Council also appreciated the efforts of the personnel of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for providing critical logistical and security support to the Haitian authorities throughout the electoral process.2

    In other developments, the Security Council called for urgent steps to strengthen institutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and also called on the government to ensure that general elections slated for this year are inclusive, transparent and peaceful. The 15-member Council also urged the UN Peacekeeping mission in DRC (MONUSCO) and other international partners to support the government to restore basic services, including access to justice, roads, health care and education services as well as security throughout the country. The Council also expressed concern over persistent high levels of violence, especially sexual assaults, and other human rights abuses against civilians, including women and children.3

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