Editorial - Ethiopia's election this week to the 47-member United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2025-2027 term during the 79th UN General Assemblyis certain tostirdebate both at home and abroad, revealing a series of paradoxes that highlight the complex interplay between global governance, human rights standards, and national realities. This will be Ethiopia's third stint on the Council, following its previous memberships from 2013-2015 and 2016-2018. The election, on the one hand, signifies an
