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US walks out of UN Security Council meeting as France condemns US voting alongside Russia and N. Korea against extending UN human rights chief's term

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The US ⁠walked out as France addressed a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Monday, accusing its longtime ally of "disingenuous grandstanding" over French comments comparing the US to North Korea, Russia and other authoritarian states regarding votes on human rights issues.

The move followed a tense weekend exchange between the two permanent ‌Security Council members on X in which France blasted Washington for ⁠joining Russia, North Korea and seven other countries in voting against a proposal to extend the term of Volker ‌Turk as the UN rights chief for four more years.

US Ambassador ⁠to the UN Mike Waltz responded by accusing France of backing a human rights chief who he said criticizes democratic nations like the US and Israel while "cozying up to the world's worst oppressors".

He did not ‌elaborate.

[Volker Turk doesn't seem to be cozying up to Russia, N. Korea or Israel, anyway.]
 
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France's population is 10% Muslim, and only 0.5% Jewish (5.5 million more Muslims than Jews)!

Now France wants to paint the United States as "authoritarian", because the United States didn't vote for the UN candidate who is more aligned with the Muslims than the Jews.
 
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There are approximately 3.6 million more Muslims than Jews in the United Kingdom.

There are an estimated 3 million to 3.5 million more Jews than Muslims in the United States.

...It's clear to see how population demographics dictate policy in countries.
 
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Landon Caeli said:
the UN candidate who is more aligned with the Muslims than the Jews.
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What makes you say that? He has made very clear statements about Hamas and Israel. I don't know that he's said much about 'the Jews' or 'the Muslims' other than both face unjust discrimination.

AI Overview (Google "volker turk on hamas")

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has repeatedly condemned the October 7, 2023, attacks led by Hamas as heinous, brutal, and constituting war crimes, while also criticizing violations committed by Israeli forces. He has consistently called for accountability, the immediate release of all hostages, and an end to the conflict

War Crimes and October 7: Türk stated clearly that the atrocities, killings, and the taking of hostages by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups on October 7 violated international law and amounted to war crimes

Calls for Investigation: Türk urged independent, thorough investigations into credible allegations of sexual violence and other grave human rights abuses perpetrated during the October 7 attacks.

AI Overview (Google "volker turk on jews")

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk strongly condemns antisemitism, calling it an assault on collective humanity and warning that hatred against Jewish communities has grown rampantly. At the same time, he maintains that criticism of Israeli government policies is distinct from antisemitism, though he cautions against holding all Jewish people responsible for state actions

Stance on Antisemitism
    • Zero Tolerance: Türk has urged a zero-tolerance approach from online platforms, political leaders, and the global community to eliminate rising antisemitic rhetoric, threats, and physical attacks. [1, 2]
    • Holocaust Remembrance: Marking Holocaust commemorations, he frequently emphasizes the lessons of the Nazi genocide, stating that society has a daily duty to stand up against dehumanization and bigotry

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    UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk strongly defends the rights of Muslims, consistently condemning global Islamophobia, hate speech, and discrimination while honoring Muslim contributions to society. [1, 2, 3]

    Stance on Islamophobia and Discrimination
      • Sounding the Alarm: Türk frequently warns about surging anti-Muslim harassment, violence, and discrimination worldwide
 
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essentialsaltes said:
What makes you say that? He has made very clear statements about Hamas and Israel. I don't know that he's said much about 'the Jews' or 'the Muslims' other than both face unjust discrimination.

AI Overview (Google "volker turk on hamas")

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has repeatedly condemned the October 7, 2023, attacks led by Hamas as heinous, brutal, and constituting war crimes, while also criticizing violations committed by Israeli forces. He has consistently called for accountability, the immediate release of all hostages, and an end to the conflict

War Crimes and October 7: Türk stated clearly that the atrocities, killings, and the taking of hostages by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups on October 7 violated international law and amounted to war crimes

Calls for Investigation: Türk urged independent, thorough investigations into credible allegations of sexual violence and other grave human rights abuses perpetrated during the October 7 attacks.

AI Overview (Google "volker turk on jews")

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk strongly condemns antisemitism, calling it an assault on collective humanity and warning that hatred against Jewish communities has grown rampantly. At the same time, he maintains that criticism of Israeli government policies is distinct from antisemitism, though he cautions against holding all Jewish people responsible for state actions

Stance on Antisemitism
    • Zero Tolerance: Türk has urged a zero-tolerance approach from online platforms, political leaders, and the global community to eliminate rising antisemitic rhetoric, threats, and physical attacks. [1, 2]
    • Holocaust Remembrance: Marking Holocaust commemorations, he frequently emphasizes the lessons of the Nazi genocide, stating that society has a daily duty to stand up against dehumanization and bigotry

    AI Overview (Google "volker turk on muslims")



    UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk strongly defends the rights of Muslims, consistently condemning global Islamophobia, hate speech, and discrimination while honoring Muslim contributions to society. [1, 2, 3]

    Stance on Islamophobia and Discrimination
      • Sounding the Alarm: Türk frequently warns about surging anti-Muslim harassment, violence, and discrimination worldwide
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Turk could be more impartial and fair than I'm giving him credit for... After all, the US only voted against him. It's actually France that's throwing the hissy fit here, because they disagree with a vote of all things.
 
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