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UN human rights chief faces opposition in vote to extend his term for another four years

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk faces a vote Friday for a second four-year term but is running into opposition from critics and some countries for his criticism of Israel's attacks in Gaza and his approach to China’s crackdown on its Uyghur minority.

Source: EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press — Read the full report

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EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated PressBy EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk faces a vote Friday for a second four-year term but is running into opposition from critics and some countries for his criticism of Israel's attacks in Gaza and his approach to China’s crackdown on its Uyghur minority. …

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