U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running

The U.S. decision to skip the U.N. human rights review for the second consecutive year has raised concerns among rights groups about the potential weakening of global accountability standards. This move suggests a shift in diplomatic priorities, potentially emboldening other nations to question the importance of these reviews. While the U.S. cites internal reasons for its absence, the implications could affect international trust in human rights monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.