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UN rights chief Turk wins second term despite US and Israeli opposition

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Austrian lawyer Volker Turk has won a second term as United Nations human rights chief, per Al Jazeera, despite opposition from the United States and Israel. He's set to become the first person to complete two four-year terms in the post since its creation.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/25/un-rights-chief-...

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