UN rights chief Turk wins second term despite US and Israeli opposition
Summary
Volker Turk was re-elected for a second four-year term as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. His reappointment faced opposition from the United States, Israel, Russia, and others due to criticism of his handling of certain human rights issues, especially regarding Israel and Gaza.Key Facts
- UN member states voted 144 in favor, 10 against, and 13 abstained to keep Turk in his role.
- Turk will be the first person to serve two full terms since the post was created in 1993 if he completes his second term.
- The United States, Israel, Russia, North Korea, and six other countries opposed his re-election.
- Turk has been critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and the occupied Palestinian territories.
- Israel’s government accused Turk’s office of bias and misusing funds.
- The US representative to the UN criticized Turk for leading the human rights system to a loss of credibility.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres organized the reappointment and vote shortly before his term ends.
- The European Union expressed support for Turk’s reappointment and his office’s human rights work.
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