Tag: Security Council.
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As Israeli Forces Fire on Starving Palestinians, US Again Vetoes UN Cease-Fire Resolution
The United States vetoed a cease-fire resolution at the U.N. Security Council, sparking criticism for prolonging the deadly violence in Gaza. Algeria’s envoy condemned the U.S.’s stance, highlighting the urgent need to end the suffering of Palestinians, as starvation and malnutrition reach critical levels. The veto has drawn widespread condemnation and calls for urgent international…
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Biden, alone at the top table as the UN withers
Global power shifts to smaller groups By The Economist Come September, come the gridlock to Manhattan as leaders gather for the UN General Assembly. This year, though, there was less grandeur to it. President Joe Biden was the only leader of the big five permanent members of the Security Council to show up. This gave…