UN confirms former Chilean President as human rights chief

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday approved the appointment of former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet as the world body's new human rights chief, Reuters reports.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the appointment of Bachelet on Wednesday. She will replace Jordan's Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein, who is stepping down at the end of the month after a four-year term.

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