WorldPublished: 25 July 2026 at 17:38
UN General Assembly Re-elects Volker Türk as Human Rights Chief Despite Objections
The UN General Assembly on Friday confirmed Austrian diplomat Volker Türk for a second term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, despite objections from Russia, the United States, and Israel.
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On Friday, the United Nations General Assembly voted to reappoint Austrian diplomat Volker Türk as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for a second term. The decision came despite opposition from three member states: Russia, the United States, and Israel. The exact vote tally was not disclosed. Türk previously held the position during his first term. The reappointment ensures continuity in the UN's human rights work.
