The disagreement began after the US voted against renewing Volker Türk's term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, placing Washington among a small group of countries that opposed his reappointment. The United States was among the countries voting against the renewal, alongside Russia, North Korea, Nicaragua and Mali. He said the US would reassess its involvement, participation and funding related to parts of the UN human rights framework. Washington has previously criticized UN bodies over what it considers disproportionate scrutiny of certain countries, including the United States and Israel. France Accuses US Of Abandoning Human Rights RoleFrance defended Türk's record and described him as an important independent voice within the international system.