US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
First reportAl Jazeera · 27 Jul, 23:07Z
Latest reportBBC · 28 Jul, 08:41Z
Span10 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting while France criticized Washington's human rights voting.
Why
The dispute followed the US vote against extending Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief.
Watch
Whether US officials specify their warned consequences and whether the dispute continues at the UN.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- US diplomats walked out during France’s UN Security Council address on Russia’s war.
- The walkout followed a dispute over renewing UN rights chief Volker Turk’s term.
- US envoy called France’s rhetoric condescending and disrespectful toward human rights norms.
- France defended UN independence and its own human rights stance amid the exchange.
- Turk was reappointed by a General Assembly vote with broad support and some opposition.
Summary
- US delegation walked out during a UN Security Council meeting as France spoke.
- France criticized Washington's human rights voting by comparing it to authoritarian states.
- The dispute followed the vote against extending Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief.
- US officials accused France of lecturing democracies and cozying up to oppressors.
- France called Turk a 'voice of conscience' while the US warned of consequences.