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UN rights chief alarmed by 'fundamental shift' in US direction

United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warned of a "fundamental shift" in the United States since the last election, expressing worry about its impact on human rights.
Türk condemned the "unchecked power" of "unelected tech oligarchs," stating they threaten personal data and privacy.
He highlighted that policies aimed at protecting people from discrimination are now labeled as discriminatory, generating fear among citizens.
Türk emphasized that any unregulated power could lead to oppression, urging states to protect their people from such threats.

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The Conversation

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Have you ever been called a Luddite? We have – usually as an insult, rooted in a popular misconception that Luddites are anti-progress fanatics. Nothing could be further from the truth. The original 19th century Luddites weren’t against technology. Rather, they resisted its oppressive use. Their rebellion was violently suppressed. But their core critique lives on: technology should benefit all of humanity, not a privileged few. Today, as Silicon…

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The New York Sun

Unelected UN Human Rights Chief Rails Against ‘Global Power Dynamic’ of ‘Unelected’ Tech ‘Oligarchs’

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5 hours ago·New York, United States

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Radio France Internationale

UN rights chief deeply worried about 'fundamental shift' in direction in US

United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has expressed deep concern over the United States' "fundamental shift" in direction since the last election and has condemned the "unchecked power" of "unelected tech oligarchs."

7 hours ago·Paris, France

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UN News

At a time of war, nations must stop global order from crumbling: UN rights chief

As 120 conflicts rage around the world from the DR Congo to Gaza and from Sudan to Ukraine, UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Monday urged the international community to step up to defend fundamental freedoms and the institutions founded to promote them – not least from “unelected tech oligarchs”.

8 hours ago·New York, United States

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The Korea Times

UN rights chief alarms by 'fundamental shift' in US direction

The UN rights chief voiced deep concern Monday over the United States' 'fundamental shift' in direction since Donald Trump returned to power, and decried the 'unchecked power' of 'unelected tech oligarchs.'

10 hours ago·Korea, Republic of

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Associated Press News

UN rights chief laments 'shift in direction' in United States

The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rights. Volker Türk also praised bipartisan support for human rights for decades and the “generosity…

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