How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition
- EXPLAINERThe 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 as United Nations human rights chief for another four-year term, despite strong objections from the United States, Russia and Israel.
- The United Nations General Assembly vote on Friday means Turk, who has served in the role since 2022, will become the first person to serve two full terms as the UN rights chief since the position was created in 1993.
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- EXPLAINERThe 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 as United Nations human rights chief for another four-year term, despite strong objections from the United States, Russia and Israel.
- The United Nations General Assembly vote on Friday means Turk, who has served in the role since 2022, will become the first person to serve two full terms as the UN rights chief since the position was created in 1993.
Sources: Al Jazeera