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.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished23:07 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished23:07 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“US diplomats walk out as France addresses UN Security Council”
US diplomats walk out as France addresses UN Security Council
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks”
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The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting while France criticized Washington's human rights voting.