UN General Assembly okays Palestine's full membership but with no voting rights

Friday, May 10th 2024 - 21:22 UTC

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Despite Argentina's thumbs down together with eight other countries, the United Nations (UN) decided on Friday by 143 votes in favor and 25 abstentions to upgrade Palestine's status within the organization to that of a full membership, it was reported in New York. In 2012, Palestine had been admitted as an Observer State with 138 votes in and also 9 against. Read full article

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Bravo...excellent...
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