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UN human rights chief faces vote to extend his term amid opposition

Volker Türk, UN human rights chief, seeks a second four-year term.

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Several countries oppose his reappointment, criticizing his handling of international crises.

The upcoming vote could undermine the UN’s credibility on human rights issues.

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Ce vote reflète les divisions au sein de la communauté internationale sur la protection des droits humains, notamment face aux crises en Ukraine, au Moyen-Orient ou en Afrique. Un rejet de Türk affaiblirait la légitimité de l’ONU dans ce domaine.

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