Saudi Arabia Voted Off U.N. Human Rights Council

Saudi Arabia lost its seat on the UN Human Rights Council, finishing fifth in a secret ballot. China, Russia, and Cuba secured seats despite criticism of their human rights records. Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of the Saudi government, was mentioned in the context of Saudi Arabia's rejection. The Democracy Organization applauded this outcome, criticizing the Saudi Crown Prince's attempts to cover up human rights abuses.

Which country won the contested seat on the UN Human Rights Council that Saudi Arabia lost?

• United States

• China

• India

• Brazil

Who was Jamal Khashoggi?

• A Saudi government official

• A Washington Post columnist

• A UN representative

• A human rights activist

What was the reaction of the Democracy Organization to Saudi Arabia's rejection from the Human Rights Council?

• They criticized the decision

• They remained neutral

• They applauded the decision

• They were disappointed

What has the Saudi Crown Prince reportedly spent millions on?

• Healthcare improvements

• Education reforms

• Public relations

• Military equipment

How did the international community respond to Saudi Arabia's public relations efforts?

• They ignored it

• They were convinced

• They supported it

• They were skeptical