The US is considering delaying or blocking the appointment of France's new ambassador to Washington, scheduled to begin September 1, according to a Reuters report. The move follows US anger over a post by the French mission in Geneva after Washington voted against extending the term of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk.
The US is reportedly considering delaying or blocking the appointment of France's new ambassador to Washington, a move that reflects escalating diplomatic friction between the two allies. According to Reuters, the decision is under consideration following US anger over a post published by the French mission in Geneva, which criticized Washington's vote against extending the term of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. The US had voted alongside nations including Russia and North Korea.
The episode follows a broader pattern of US-France tensions. Earlier this week, the French mission in Geneva issued a statement declaring the US 'no longer a beacon of human rights,' as The Zioneer reported. The new ambassador, who was to begin his post on September 1, now faces an uncertain start date. The move is seen as a rare punitive measure between Western allies, signaling that the Trump administration is prepared to use diplomatic tools to penalize perceived criticism.
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