Volker Turk

Geneva: The United Nations rights chief called Friday for an immediate ceasefire in Syria to help facilitate bringing aid to all victims of the region's devastating earthquake. "At this terrible time in Turkey and Syria, we call for…

New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Volker Turk of Austria as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, following approval by the General Assembly. “Turk has devoted his long and…