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Jul 27, 2026

US diplomats stage walkout at UN Security Council as France criticizes American human rights record under Trump

US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday after France publicly criticized America's human rights record under President Donald Trump. The dramatic protest followed tensions over Washington's vote against extending the mandate of UN human rights chief Volker Turk.

Jul 27, 2026·6 sources

Jun 3, 2026

Germany Loses UN Security Council Seat for First Time Since 1973 as Austria and Portugal Win Election

In a historic defeat, Germany failed to secure a temporary seat on the UN Security Council after losing to Austria and Portugal in a contested election. The UN General Assembly elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to two-year terms beginning January 1, 2027.

Jun 3, 2026·5 sources

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▪The diplomatic clash reflects broader transatlantic tensions under President Donald Trump, including disputes over NATO commitments, European troop deployments, and Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland.
▪French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont did not directly address the walkout, instead invoking the historic ties between France and the United States, including French support during the American Revolutionary War.
▪France's United Nations Mission in Geneva posted on social media that the United States was no longer a beacon of human rights and stood isolated alongside North Korea, Nicaragua, Mali, and Russia.

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