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US Delegation Walks Out of UN Security Council During French Speech

The United States delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting during a speech by France, reportedly in response to French criticism regarding human rights. This unusual departure highlighted diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

28 Jul, 02:38 — 28 Jul, 02:38
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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

US walks out on France at UN over human rights criticism

US diplomats walked out as their French counterparts were speaking at the United Nations on Monday after America’s close European ally criticised the Trump administration’s human rights record. The surprise move during a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed US opposition to giving UN human rights chief Volker Turk another four-year term. The reappointment on Friday got overwhelming support, including from France. The US walkout reflects not only the more strained relations between...

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First report: NHK World · 28 Jul, 01:56Full coverage: 5 · 2hWindow: 2h
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NHK World28 Jul, 01:56First to report

フランスによる批判にアメリカが反発 国連安保理で異例の退席

SCMP28 Jul, 02:38

US walks out on France at UN over human rights criticism

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die-presse28 Jul, 04:16

„Isoliert an der Seite Nordkoreas“: USA verlassen UNO-Sicherheitsrat während Frankreichs Rede

index-hr28 Jul, 04:17Latest update

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