The three-hour UN review Friday will have more than a few uncomfortable moments for the high-level US delegation. They are sure to face questions over the use of torture in the war on terror, Guantanomo Bay prison, and the death penalty.
For most observers, the high level of US engagement alone is a milestone, after the previous administration shunned the UN Human Rights Council that runs the reviews.
But the ultimate test will be in the US response to peer recommendations, which will be made next week, and beyond when it comes to making policy changes.
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