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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Palestinian Statehood Resolution Fails at UNSC Tuesday Dec 30,2014

 
The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) has rejected a resolution demanding an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories within 3 years.

Jordan submitted the motion after it had been agreed upon by 22 Arab states and the Palestinian Authority.

8 members of the 15-strong Security Council voted for it while the US and Australia voted against.
Of the 15 members of the Security Council
  • Russia, China, France, Argentina, Chad, Chile, Jordan and Luxembourg voted in favour
  • The US and Australia voted against
  • The UK, Lithuania, Nigeria, the Republic of Korea and Rwanda abstained


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