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Bahamas unsuccessful in election to U.N. Human Rights Council
Oct 28, 2015 - 11:35:54 PM

Bahamas Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Fred Mitchell looks on as Ambassador Elliston Rahming casts the ballot for The Bahamas. (Photo: Bahamas Foreign Affairs Ministry)

UNITED NATIONS -  In the election to the Human Rights Council today the 28th of October, 113 out of 192 countries voted for The Bahamas to be elected to the Human Rights Council. This was not enough to successfully be elected.

Minister Mitchell made the following statement, "Today on behalf of the Government of The Bahamas I thanked the Ambassador and staff of the United Nation's Mission for The Bahamas in New York for their valiant efforts in seeking to get the country elected to the UN Human Rights Council. We were not successful but the team put in a valiant effort for which they are to be commended, especially having joined the campaign some six weeks ago. The campaign was run almost exclusively by the young people of the Foreign Ministry.

Their work was extraordinary, backed up the direction of the mature diplomats in the service.  Our country has every reason to be proud of them.

This will all stand them and the country in good stead for the future. We thank the 113 out of 192 countries that voted for The Bahamas. "



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