Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia “abstained with great disappointment” on the Palestinian-drafted resolution at the United Nations general assembly in New York early this morning, the Australian ambassador to the UN has said.The resolution – which sought to act on a recent advisory opinion of the international court of justice – was passed with 124 votes in favour and 14 against. Australia was one of 43 countries to abstain, including the UK, Canada and Germany.That is why we abstained with great disappointment.We wanted to vote for a resolution that directly reflected the ICJ Advisory Opinion. Continue reading…
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Author : Amy Remeikis
Publish date : 2024-09-18 22:34:18
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