UN rights chief laments 'shift in direction' in U.S.

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. Volker Türk, the U.N. high commissioner for 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 Deeply Worried About 'Fundamental Shift in Direction' in US Under Trump
GENEVA (Reuters) - 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 Leader Condemns Trump Administration's 'Shift' In Human Rights
U.N. High Commissioner Volker Türk raised concern over the Trump administration's "fundamental shift" in the United States' attitude toward human rights. "Policies intended to protect people from discrimination are now labeled as discriminatory.
UN rights chief alarmed by ‘fundamental shift’ in US direction
GENEVA: The UN rights chief voiced deep concern Monday over the United States’ “fundamental shift” in direction since Donald Trump returned to power, and decried the “unchecked power” of “unelected tech oligarchs”.
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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