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Related: About this forumHot mic catches UN interpreter saying anti-Israel votes are ‘a bit much’
The truth comes out when we think no one else is listening.
On Thursday a United Nations interpreter, unaware that her microphone was on, uttered words of truth in reaction to the General Assemblys adoption of nine politically-motivated resolutions condemning Israel, and zero resolutions on the rest of the world. Under the mistaken impression that she was speaking only to colleagues, the interpreter uttered the following words into the headphones of every UN delegate, and before a live webcast audience worldwide:
Laughter erupted among the delegates. The interpreter apologizes, said the unfortunate truth-teller, moments later, followed by her audible gasp. I sincerely hope she wont get fired. Because the one who should really apologize today is the UN. Founded on noble ideals, the world body is turning the dream of liberal internationalists into a nightmare.
http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/un-anti-israel-votes-are-indeed-a-little-weird/
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shira
(30,109 posts)shira
(30,109 posts)The Chinese government attaches great importance to the promotion and protection of human rights. It has made remarkable achievements and has vigorously developed international cooperation in the field of human rights China is fully qualified to be elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council. Chinas election to the UN Human Rights Council Tuesday also serves as the international communitys acknowledgment of Chinas significant achievements in the field of human rights.
Wang Min, Chinas deputy permanent representative to the UN, 13 November 2013 (Source)
Cuba
Cubas selection is nothing less than a recognition of its consistent stance of rejecting double standards and the persistent efforts by Western powers to use the Council for political ends, to manipulate the issue of human rights in service of its interests and to convert this body into an inquisitor tribunal for the nations of the (global) South who dont submit to their designs.
Anayansi Rodriquez, Cubas UN ambassador in Geneva, 13 November 2013 (Source)
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdoms election to the Human Rights Council for the third time in a row is yet another confirmation of its pioneering role in the council and the service of human rights issues.
Abdullah bin Yahya Al-Maalami, Saudi Arabias permanent representative to the United Nations, 12 November 2013 (Source)
This election confirms the Kingdoms efforts in the enhancement of justice, equality and the protection and promotion of human rights at both domestic and international arenas, as well as the Kingdoms firm positions towards issues of fair human rights in the world This election confirms the Kingdoms prestigious status and international respect and recognition for its roles in the promotion and protection of human rights.
Dr Al-Aiban, President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission, 13 November 2013 (Source)
Russia
The UN election was a good result. We will work in order to strengthen cooperation and dialogue and create constructive working atmosphere in the council.
Gennady Gatilov, Russias deputy foreign minister, 12 November 2013 (Source)
Vietnam
This determination reflects the Vietnamese Party and States view of human rights as a common aspiration of human being as well as their consistent policy of respecting and ensuring human rights, and enhancing international cooperation in this field Vietnams election to the UNHRC with the highest vote is of great significance. It shows the international communitys acknowledgement and appreciation of Vietnams policies and achievements in its comprehensive renewal process, including the building of a state of law that offers a better guarantee of citizens rights.
Pham Binh Minh, Foreign Minister of Vietnam, 13 November 2013 (Source)
http://blog.unwatch.org/index.php/2013/11/14/how-abusers-trumpet-the-hrc-election-to-silence-dissent/
These vile regimes were just elected to the Human Rights Council.
The silence of the Israel bashing, human rights posers is deafening.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)That seems strange, doesn't it?
Israeli
(4,148 posts)No problemo shira .... Bibi has offered her employment :
In a government session, Netanyahu showed the video to the ministers and said: "I hope that nothing will happen to the interpreter, but to remove any doubt, I can guarantee her work in Israel if there's any development in that area. Sometimes, all at once, it's possible to tear up the hypocrisy of their non-stop attacks against us, and this brave interpreter did just that."
Source: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4454477,00.html
Right wing PR at its very best ...congratulations shira
Violet_Crumble
(35,961 posts)I mean, she can translate stuff, plus there's the added bonus that she said some pretty ridiculous thing that Nutty and Shira agree with!
btw, speaking of right wing PR, that Times of Israel looks to be incredibly right-wing. Apart from that Hillel Neuer being a darling of revolting anti-Muslim sites like 'The Muslim Issue Worldwide' (yes! The Muslims want to take over the world!) FrontPageMag and Counter Jihad Report. Not to mention this charming comment to the OP from one of the Times of Israel's top commenters:
What the stupid Infidels won't understand is that the demise of Israel would be the TRIGGER for the commencement of the Jihad of Jihads to fulfill the Koranic directive of ridding the world of Infidel so that there can be an Islam only world.
Muslims Love death as much as we love life.
They revere death.
As an example of their mind set . Arafat's widow was recently asked whether the struggle was worth it.
Her answer was. " We now have a place to bury our dead".
What a bunch of Ass Holes. Unfortunately there are 1.5 billion of them .
Urgh, I need to have a shower after reading through that bigoted crap...
Israeli
(4,148 posts)but is she Jewish ?
' now there the rub '
The Times is not " incredibly right-wing " Violet_Crumble.... its a Centralist publication in english ...an off shoot of The Jerusalem Post .
Incredibly right-wing would be Arutz 7 .......
Incredibly , incredibly right-wing .....would be an off shoot of Arutz 7 ..
ie ... Masada 2000.