Washington’s planned absence from a major international assessment raises questions about accountability and global human rights oversight.
The United States is set to become the first country to completely skip its regular human rights review by the United Nations Human Rights Council, according to the Associated Press.
The review process examines the human rights records of all 193 UN member states, allowing governments to present their records, answer questions and receive recommendations.
The Trump administration withdrew from the council last year, arguing that the organisation showed anti-American and anti-Israeli bias.
Human rights advocates have criticised the decision, warning that the absence of a major global power could weaken international accountability.
The development adds to wider debate over the role of international institutions in monitoring human rights and encouraging governments to meet global standards.
