US Walks Out of UN Security Council Meeting After France’s Human Rights Criticism

The United States delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting after France criticised Washington’s human-rights record following a General Assembly vote. The dispute followed the US vote against extending UN human rights chief Volker Türk’s term. France said the US had become isolated by voting alongside countries including North Korea, Russia and Nicaragua. US representative Dan Negrea called France’s remarks “politicized drivel” and insisted America remains a global beacon of liberty. French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont responded by stressing France’s historic ties with the US and its commitment to human rights, peace and the UN Charter. The rare diplomatic walkout highlights growing tensions between two permanent members of the Security Council.

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