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UN Human Rights Chief Calls for Rethink of US Immigration Policies During World Cup

MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published June 11, 2026 at 03:20 AM UTC·Event date June 10, 2026·Main source · AP News

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01 — Who
Volker Türk (UN High Commissioner for Human Rights)
02 — Where
Geneva, Switzerland / United States
03 — When
June 10, 2026

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SourceAl Jazeera↗

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged a rethink of US immigration policies during the World Cup. Concerns were raised regarding racial profiling, surveillance, and immigration enforcement affecting teams and fans. Specific incidents include the denial of entry to a Somali referee and the relocation of the Iranian team's training camp.

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