UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk, whose first four-year term ends in October, faces opposition from Russia and Israel in his bid for a second term. Both countries oppose him due to his criticism of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza.
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GENEVA, July 23 - United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, faces opposition from both countries to a second four-year term ahead of a potentially contentious vote on Friday, diplomats told Reuters.
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By Emma Farge, Olivia Le Poidevin and David Brunnstrom GENEVA, July 23 (Reuters) - United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, faces opposition from both countries to a second four-year term ahead of a potentially contentious vote on Friday, diplomats told Reuters. Turk, a lawyer who has worked for the United Nations f
UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition in vote on new term Reuters
Turk, a lawyer who has worked for the United Nations for decades in major offices such as Geneva and field locations including Kosovo, ends his first four-year term in October.
U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk is facing opposition ahead of a vote Friday for a second four-year term.
July 24 (Reuters) - The United Nations General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly in favor to extend the term of U.N. Human Rights chief Volker Turk for four more years, in spite of opposition from Russia, Israel and the United States. A large majority in the 193-member General Assembly earlier voted against a Russian counter-proposal to extend Turk's term by just over two months to the end o
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By David Brunnstrom July 24 (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly to extend the term of U.N. Human Rights chief Volker Turk for four more years, despite opposition from Russia and Israel and a U.S. threat to reassess its funding and engagement. Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, who has also called for investigations in
apnews.com/article/turk... U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk won a second term Friday despite opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel to keep him in one of the most controversial United Nations posts for four mor...
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UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia AP News
Austrian lawyer Volker Turk set to become first UN rights chief to complete two four-year terms since post was created.
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KYIV POST: Outspoken Russia Critic Volker Turk Wins New 4-Year UN Term Despite Moscow’s Protest https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81029 The UN General Assembly renewed human rights chief Volker Turk’s mandate for another four years by a 144-10 vote, despite opposition from the US, Russia and Israel and attempts to delay or shorten his term. # Ukraine # World
UN General Assembly votes 144-10 to grant Turk a new four-year term, despite objections from the US, Israel and Russia.
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How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition | United Nations News https://www.europesays.com/iran/222114/ EXPLAINER The UN General Assembly voted 144-10 to grant Turk a new four-year term, despite objections from the… EXPLAINER
How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition | United Nations News https://www.byteseu.com/2226555/ EXPLAINER The UN General Assembly voted 144-10 to grant Turk a new four-year term, despite objections from the US, Israel and Russia. Volker Turk has been elected … EXPLAINER
Türk Wins Second Term Despite US, Israel, Russia Opposition as UN High Commissioner The UN General Assembly voted to reappoint Volker Türk as human rights chief for a second term, despite fierce opposition from the US, Russia and Israel. READ MORE