The U.N. high commissioner for human rights decided to remain in her post for another year, reportedly after a number of world leaders urged her not to go. Jewish observers have long criticized Mary Robinson, the former president of Ireland, of being one-sided against Israel in her assessment of the Middle East conflict.
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