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Jerome Bonnafont
Coverage of Jerome Bonnafont in the Nexus archive.
- Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite US warnings
The UN General Assembly extended Volker Turk’s term as high commissioner for human rights for four years despite opposition from the US, Russia, and Israel. The vote passed 144–10 with 13 abstentions, rejecting alternative proposals to limit the term. The US criticized the process as rushed, warning of potential consequences for UN funding and engagement.