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Waltz slams France after stunning social media attack on US after UN vote

The UN General Assembly extended Volker Turk's term as rights chief despite opposition from the US and Israel. In response to French criticism of the US human rights record, American representatives walked out of a UN Security Council meeting. A US official described French remarks as politicized drivel.

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The US walked out of a UN meeting following French criticism of its human rights record.

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  1. US and France Clash at UN Over Human Rights Chief Term

    The UN General Assembly extended Volker Turk's term as rights chief despite opposition from the US and Israel. In response to French criticism of the US human rights record, American representatives walked out of a UN Security Council meeting. A US official described French remarks as politicized drivel.

    What's confirmed:

    • The UN assembly approved a mandate extension for rights chief Volker Turk.
    • The US and Israel opposed the extension of Volker Turk's term.
    • US representatives walked out of a UN Security Council meeting to protest French criticism of the American human rights record.
    • A US official stated the US would not listen to politicized drivel until France renounces condescending and disrespectful rhetoric.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Waltz criticized France following a social media attack on the US.
    • The US walked out of the UN after being compared to North Korea.
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