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

Volker Turk secures a fresh four-year term as UN rights chief, overcoming opposition from the US, Russia, and Israel with a sweeping General Assembly vote.

Al Jazeera Africa
Al Jazeera Africa · 2h ago · 1 min read
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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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