UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term
UN human rights chief Volker Turk has secured a second term despite significant pushback from the US, Russia, and Israel.
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UN human rights chief Volker Turk has secured a second term despite significant pushback from the US, Russia, and Israel.
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