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UN Rights Chief Re-elected Despite Opposition

Updated 2026-07-25 10:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The UN General Assembly re-elected Volker Turk as the new term rights chief, with 144 votes in favor and only 10 against. The US, Israel, and Russia opposed his re-election.

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How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition

UN General Assembly votes 144-10 to grant Turk a new four-year term, despite objections from the US, Israel and Russia.

2026-07-25 09:54 UTC