Volker Türk

Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights whose mandate extension was criticized by France.

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·Slovenia· 2026-08-07

Volker Türk, the United Nations’ High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged Iranian authorities to stop all executions.

CNN·United States· 2026-08-06

Volker Turk expressed concern over the rising number of executions in Iran.

Al Ittihad·United Arab Emirates· 2026-08-05

Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights whose criticisms of U.S. immigration policy have caused dissatisfaction in Washington.

Dnevni Avaz – widely circulated Bosnian daily·Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2026-08-05

The United Nations' human rights chief, Volker Türk, criticized what he said was an increase in executions and death sentences in Iran since March.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-08-05

The United Nations’ human rights chief, Volker Türk, criticized what he said was an increase in executions and death sentences in Iran since March.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-08-05

Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who has voiced concerns regarding the democratic situation in Nicaragua.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-07-29

Volker Turk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights whose mandate was extended.

Adevărul·Romania· 2026-07-29

Volker Türk is the UN human rights chief whose reappointment was criticized by the Trump administration.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-29

Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who has voiced concern regarding the situation in Nicaragua.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-07-28

Volker Türk condemned the events in Nicaragua and stated that all people should be able to vote and run for public office.

El Observador·Uruguay· 2026-07-28

The UN rights chief, Volker Türk, called for an investigation into the deadly violence.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-28

Volker Turk was reappointed as the UN human rights chief despite criticism of international law violations by Israel and the US.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-07-28

Volker Turk's term as the High Commissioner for Human Rights was extended for four years.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-07-28

Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, states that Israel's actions in Lebanon may constitute war crimes.

Aftenposten·Norway· 2026-07-27

Volker Turk confirmed that the commission is closely monitoring developments in Lebanon.

Al Ittihad·United Arab Emirates· 2026-07-27

High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk speaks at a press conference at the UN Offices in Geneva.

Fox News·United States· 2026-07-27

Volker Turk was appointed for a new term as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·Kazakhstan· 2026-07-27

Volker Türk urged states and ship owners to act urgently to protect the stranded sailors.

La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·Tunisia· 2026-07-26

Volker Turk was elected for a second term as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights despite opposition from the US, Russia, and Israel.

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·Montenegro· 2026-07-26

Volker Turk has been re-elected as the head of human rights at the United Nations, making him the first person to serve two consecutive terms since the position was created in 1993.

Prothom Alo·Bangladesh· 2026-07-26

Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, called for urgent measures to assist stranded sailors in the Strait of Hormuz.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2026-07-25

Volker Turk called for urgent action to address the plight of thousands of stranded sailors due to the war.

Al Ittihad·United Arab Emirates· 2026-07-24

The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, called for 'urgent action' to help stranded mariners.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-07-24

Volker Türk, the United Nations' high commissioner for human rights, denounced Nicaragua's legislative ambitions.

Fox News·United States· 2026-07-23

Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, criticized Ortega's statements against free elections.

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-07-23

Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, criticized the actions of the Nicaraguan government.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-07-23

Volker Turk, the UN Human Rights Commissioner, criticized Ortega's intention to cancel the elections, emphasizing the need for political participation.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2026-07-23

Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who condemned Ortega's initiative.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-07-22

Volker Türk was informed by Roberto Velasco about the incidents and requested to gather information regarding the cases.

El Universal·Mexico· 2026-07-22