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US Delegation Exits UN Meeting After France Criticizes Human Rights Record

US diplomats walked out during a UN Security Council meeting as France criticized the Trump administration's human rights record, highlighting strained relations.

Editorial Desk

July 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, USA — On Monday, US diplomats abruptly exited a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine as their French counterparts delivered a speech. The walkout occurred after France criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record.

This surprise move followed the US’s opposition to the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Turk for another four-year term. Despite the US stance, Turk’s reappointment on Friday received overwhelming support, including from France.

The incident underscores the increasingly strained relations between the US and France, particularly on the issue of human rights. The US delegation’s decision to leave during the French speech signals a deepening rift between the two nations on international policy matters.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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