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29 hours ago
Volker Turk, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, warns that 'children are dying' as result of US oil blockade.
46 days ago
Former NATO envoy warns of ‘very big mistakes’ in criticizing Trump on Iran ⊖
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Kurt Volker warned European countries not to anger the U.S. president.
4 months ago
UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis ⊖
Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries.
Iran crisis live: US citizens should ‘leave Iran now’, says US state department ⊖⊖
US government issues warning as Donald Trump says US will take ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters
Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade
People in Iran: sh…
5 months ago
Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN ○
Volker Turk's description of West Bank situation as 'apartheid' marks first time a UN human rights chief has used term.
7 months ago
US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says ⊖⊖
Volker Türk said the strikes were "unacceptable" and urged Washington to halt them immediately.
UN human rights chief says US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’ ⊖⊖
Volker Turk voices rare criticism of the US bombing campaign that has killed more than 60 people in under two months.
9 months ago
UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs ○
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Volker Turk warns that the US sanctions over ICC cooperation could have a 'chilling effect' on civil society globally.
10 months ago
UN human rights chief wades in on Palestine Action terror ban accusing ministers of 'disproportionate' action ○
Volker Turk accused ministers of 'disturbing' use of counter-terror powers, saying the decision was 'disproportionate and unnecessary'.
UK ban on Palestine Action a 'disturbing' misuse of legislation, says UN rights chief ○
Volker Turk urges the UK government to lift the "unnecessary" ban on the group.