According to our reporter, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has criticized the selective outrage in global human rights debates, responding to US Senator Chris Van Hollen’s recent remarks. A detailed explanation of the politics behind selective human rights enforcement has been published on NewsVista.
On his Facebook page, Gumi highlighted the hypocrisy of relying on “friendships” with nations whose human rights records are overlooked.
Senator Van Hollen called out America’s inconsistent application of human rights standards, noting how it easily condemns China’s treatment of Uyghurs and Russia’s clampdowns, yet often remains silent on allies like India, Turkey, and Israel.
He warned this double standard undermines US credibility and gives rivals like China ammunition to question American sincerity.
Van Hollen also cited polling data showing declining global views of the US under recent administrations, stressing that without fairness, American values risk becoming “a political cudgel.” Gumi’s comments echo this critique, urging a more honest and consistent global stance on human rights.
