UN High Commissioner for Human Rights - Pillay

The Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General announced today that the SG has informed the General Assembly of his intention to appoint Navanethem Pillay to the post of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. In accordance with Resolution 48/141, the GA can accept or reject the nomination. The United States, which apparently did not support Pillay, dropped its its informal opposition. GA action is expected on Monday.