UN, Trump and Human Rights

UN rights chief deeply worried about direction of US policy under Trump
The United Nations rights chief expressed deep concern on Monday about a "fundamental shift in direction" by the United States under President Donald Trump, warning that divisive rhetoric is being used to deceive and polarise people.
UN rights chief alarmed by 'fundamental shift' in US direction
GENEVA: The UN rights chief voiced deep concern on Monday (Mar 3) over the United States' "fundamental shift" in direction since Donald Trump returned to power, and decried the "unchecked power" of "unelected tech oligarchs".
U.N. Rights Chief Criticizes U.S. Policy Shift under Trump
The U.N. Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, voiced concern over a marked policy shift in the United States under President Trump, lamenting the use of divisive tactics to mislead and polarize society. Turk highlighted the rollback of diversity and inclusion initiatives as a pressing issue.
UN rights chief deeply worried about 'fundamental shift in direction' in US under Trump
The rights chief of the United Nations expressed deep concern on Monday about a "fundamental shift in direction" by the United States under President Donald Trump, warning that divisive rhetoric is being used to deceive and polarise people.
UN rights chief laments 'shift in direction' in United States
The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rights
UN rights chief voices concern at new US political direction
The UN's Volker Turk has noted a worrying "fundamental shift" in the rights situation in Donald Trump's America. Basic human rights in the US are under threat as the country's new administration rolls back previous policies to combat discrimination,
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