A Rift in the UN's Ranks: Washington Walks Out on Paris The United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday turned into an unexpected spectacle when the US delegation walked out during France's remarks.
The incident marked a significant escalation of tensions between two of the council's most powerful members, highlighting deepening divisions within the UN and among its key players.
The row began last week when the US joined North Korea and Russia in opposing the extension of Volker Turk's term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.