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Hurriyet Daily NewsJuly 25, 2026Human rights

Türk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite US warnings

Why this matters

The United Nations General Assembly voted on July 24 to renew Volker Türk's mandate as high commissioner for human rights for four years despite strong opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel.

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