Richard Falk

US urges UN to withdraw report accusing Israel of apartheid

A U.N. spokesman said the report — published by a commission featuring 18 Arab member states — "does not reflect the views of the secretary-general."

March 16, 2017 9:30 am

Samantha Power chides outgoing U.N. human rights envoy Richard Falk

Richard Falk’s term as a U.N. human rights investigator “tarnished” the body’s reputation and the United States is looking forward to his imminent departure, U.S. envoy Samantha Power said.

March 26, 2014 5:37 am

Canada wants U.N. official ousted over ‘Palestinian holocaust’ comment

Canada has called for the removal of a top U.N. official who accused Israel of having “genocidal intentions” against Palestinians.

December 20, 2013 7:03 am

U.N. rapporteur Falk calls for shutdown of UN Watch

June 9, 2013 11:48 am

U.N. official pins blame for Boston Marathon bombing on ‘Tel Aviv’

By Marcy Oster April 23, 2013 3:14 pm

Richard Falk removed from Human Rights Watch committee

By Marcy Oster December 18, 2012 9:05 pm

Pillay scores anti-Semitic cartoon on Falk’s blog

By Ron Kampeas July 15, 2011 11:55 am

Obama administration, Jewish groups, to U.N.: Sack Falk

By Ron Kampeas July 8, 2011 8:35 pm

U.N. rapporteur apologizes for posting anti-Semitic cartoon

By Daniel Treiman July 7, 2011 11:45 am

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