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UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia
UN human rights chief Volker Türk was reappointed for a second term despite opposition from the United States, Israel, and Russia. The General Assembly voted 144-10 to reappoint Türk, rejecting proposals to delay the vote or limit his term, with critics citing concerns over his criticism of Israel and Russia.
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