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General Assembly reappoints Volker Tfcrk as UN high commissioner for human rights amid member-state criticism
Summary
The General Assembly voted 144-10 with 13 abstentions to reappoint Volker Tfcrk as high commissioner for human rights; reporters raised controversy over comments by member states, and the UN spokesperson said the decision is a member-state matter and the Secretariat would not intervene in member-state remarks.
Reporter Gabriel noted that on Friday the General Assembly voted 144 to 10 with 13 abstentions to reappoint Volker Tfcrk as the UN's high commissioner for human rights and asked whether the secretary-general had comment on the controversy surrounding the vote.
Spokesperson Farhan said the secretary-general welcomed the decision by member states and that the process "had been underway for some time" and was conducted transparently. When asked about critical comments from some member-state representatives, Farhan said the Secretariat would not engage in dealing with the different comments made by respective member states and that member states are entitled to their opinions.
