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US Delegation Walks Out as France Criticizes America at UN Security Council

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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 28, 2026

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On July 29, 2026, the US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting during a speech by the French ambassador after France publicly criticized the US for isolating itself on human rights issues. The dispute followed the US vote against renewing the UN Human Rights Commissioner's term, sparking a diplomatic clash between Washington and Paris.

01US delegation walked out of UN Security Council during French ambassador's speech in protest.
02France accused the US of isolation and compared its human rights voting to authoritarian regimes.
03The US voted against renewing UN Human Rights Commissioner's term, triggering French criticism.
04US ambassador accused France of disrespectful rhetoric and pledged continued protests.
05The dispute reflects worsening US-France relations since Donald Trump's presidency.
06French ambassador defended the Human Rights Commissioner as objective and rigorous.

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