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Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite U.S. warnings

By a vote of 144 in favour, 10 against, and 13 abstentions, the assembly approved the renewal, beginning October 12, 2026, as proposed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

· 7/25/2026, 3:31:51 PM· 2 min read
Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite U.S. warnings
By a vote of 144 in favour, 10 against, and 13 abstentions, the assembly approved the renewal, beginning October 12, 2026, as proposed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
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