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Volker Turk
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Volker Turk is the U.N. human rights chief.
Notable Quotes
"Domination and supremacy are making a comeback."View Story →
"domination and supremacy are making a comeback."View Story →
"Developments around the world point to a deeply worrying trend: Domination and supremacy are making a comeback."View Story →
"Called for 'a prompt, impartial and thorough investigation into the circumstances of the attack.'"View Story →
"The scale of the killing and destruction in Lebanon today is nothing short of horrific."View Story →
"The scale of the killing and destruction in Lebanon today is nothing short of horrific."View Story →
"The scale of the killing and destruction in Lebanon today is nothing short of horrific."View Story →
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