US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting while France criticized Washington's human rights voting.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:41 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:41 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks”
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France’s remarks
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“US diplomats walk out as France addresses UN Security Council”
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The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting while France criticized Washington's human rights voting.