Austriacul Volker Turk a fost ales din nou în funcția de înalt comisar pentru Drepturile Omului la ONU, în ciuda nemulțumirilor SUA, Rusiei și Israelului. Washingtonul a amenințat cu represalii - Economica.net

The UN General Assembly renewed Volker Turk's mandate as High Commissioner for Human Rights for four more years, despite opposition from the US, Russia, and Israel. The vote resulted in 144 in favor, 10 against, and 13 abstentions. Turk's first term was marked by significant global challenges, and he has been praised for his impartiality. However, the US criticized the decision, warning of potential reevaluation of its commitment to the UN. Russia proposed an alternative resolution to limit the extension, which was rejected. Critics argue Turk should take a stronger stance on human rights violations globally.