UN rights chief Turk wins second term despite US and Israeli opposition
The United States, Israel, Russia, North Korea and six others opposed his re-election.Turk said he was “deeply grateful” to be re-elected.“Human rights are the antidote to today’s turbulence and defeatism.
- ▪The United States, Israel, Russia, North Korea and six others opposed his re-election.Turk said he was “deeply grateful” to be re-elected.“Human rights are the antidote to today’s turbulence and defeatism.
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- ▪ UN human rights chief faces opposition in vote to extend his term for another four years — ABC News — US
- ▪ UN human rights chief Volker Turk faces pushback in bid for second term — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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News|United NationsUN rights chief Turk wins second term despite US and Israeli oppositionAustrian lawyer Volker Turk set to become first UN rights chief to complete two four-year terms since post was created.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoVolker Turk’s reappointment as UN human rights chief has angered the US and Israel [John Phillips/Getty Images for SXSW London]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 25 Jul 202625 Jul 2026Volkur Turk, the outspoken United Nations human rights chief who has been a vocal critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza and across the wider region, has won a vote to serve a second term in his role.UN member states voted 144-10, with 13 abstentions, on…
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