US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
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"France of voting for a human rights chief who had been 'lecturing' democratic countries while 'cozying up to the world's worst oppressors'."
— Mike Waltz , Politician
"'there will be consequences' to the assembly which 'tolerates procedural overreach, backroom deals, and the misuse of UN posts'."
— Jeff Bartos , Politician
"'a voice of conscience' who demonstrated 'rigor and impartiality' during his first term."
— Jerome Bonnafont , Politician
Key People
Dan Negrea is a US ambassador who condemned France's rhetoric at the UN.
Farhan Haq is the deputy UN spokesperson.
Jeff Bartos is a US ambassador who criticized Volker Turk's reappointment.
Jerome Bonnafont is France's UN ambassador who spoke during the UN Security Council meeting.
US ambassador to the UN.
Volker Turk is the U.N. human rights chief.
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The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
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