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Michael Fitzpatrick

UN rights chief 'deeply troubled' by escalation of the war in Ukraine

Volker Türk, who replaces Michelle Bachelet at the head of the UN High Commission for Human Rights. © AFP - MUNIR UZ ZAMAN

Recently appointed United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, voiced alarm at the escalating conflict in Ukraine when he arrived at his post in the Swiss capital Geneva on Monday, insisting that civilians must be protected.

"Any escalation in warfare is deeply troubling to us, and it's happening in Ukraine," UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk told reporters in Geneva on his first day on the job.

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