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Iran backs Volker Turk reappointment to UN rights chief
Iran supports Volker Turk's reappointment as UN human rights chief despite opposition from the US, Israel, and Russia. Iran's diplomatic mission in Geneva expressed confidence in Turk's efforts to address international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
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