Saudi Arabia's recent failure to secure a seat on the UN Human Rights Council reflects ongoing skepticism about its human rights record and global image transformation efforts.
Campaigners warned that Saudi Arabia's election would undermine the council's credibility and dismiss the plight of rights victims, yet it was appointed to chair a gender equality commission.
The competitive election saw Saudi Arabia falling short with just 117 votes, as the 47-member body aims to uphold a standard representing human rights globally.
Human Rights Watch's Louis Charbonneau criticized Saudi Arabia's fitness for the Council, citing ongoing human rights abuses and calls for impunity regarding its historical crimes against humanity.
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