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During her tenure as High Commissioner for Human Rights, where did Robinson visit in 1998?

  • Tibet

  • China

  • India

  • South Africa

Answer

Mary Robinson visited Tibet in 1998, during her tenure as High Commissioner for Human Rights. She was the first United Nations official to visit the region in over 50 years. Robinson's visit was controversial, as China objected to her meeting with Tibetan officials and protesters. However, Robinson's visit helped to raise awareness of the human rights situation in Tibet and to pressure China to improve its human rights record.
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