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In 2004, the @CIJ_ICJ asserted the duty to establish, as soon as possible, a #Palestinian state. The Court was of the view, at the time, that negotiations between the parties would (likely?) resolve outstanding problems on the basis of international law. It was not the case. 
April 2014 was the last attempt at bilateral (indirect) negotiations, after which #Israel abandoned even the appearance of trying to bring its belligerent occupation of #Palestinian territory to an end.
Towards the end of the month, #UNGA77 will address the question of #Palestine back to the @CIJ_ICJ, cognizant of the #Israeli government determination to continue its occupation - and with it the subversion of #Palestinian self -determination - perpetually.
1. The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted its first resolution to commemorate Nakba Day, the “day of catastrophe”, when Palestinians were driven from their homes in 1948 following the foundation of Israel. #Nakba #UNGA #PalestineWillBeFree
2. A total of 90 states voted in favour of the resolution, while 30 were against, including the US, the UK, Germany and Canada. Forty-seven countries abstained.
#Nakba #PalestineWillBeFree #UnitedNations #UNGA77
#Nakba #PalestineWillBeFree #UnitedNations #UNGA77
3. “Our people deserve recognition of their plight, justice for the victims, reparation for their loss and fulfilment of their rights.”, said Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour to UN Assembly.
Israel Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, called the resolution ‘’ baseless ‘’. #UN
Israel Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, called the resolution ‘’ baseless ‘’. #UN
.@Palestine_UN tables a #UNGA77 resolution calling for an @CIJ_ICJ advisory opinion on the legal consequences arising from #Israel’s ongoing violation of the right of #Palestinian self-determination, its prolonged occupation, and annexation of Palestinian territory. Text follows:
Decides, in accordance with Article 96 of the Charter of the United Nations, to request the @CIJ_ICJ pursuant to Article 65 of the Statute of the Court, to urgently render an advisory opinion, on the following questions, considering the rules and principles of international law,
The @UN's Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory is illegal, due to its permanency and Israel's actions of de facto annexation. We expect 🇨🇦 to uphold int'l law and support its findings. @BobRae48 @CanadaUN @ArbeiterRichard #UNGA77
@UN @BobRae48 @CanadaUN @ArbeiterRichard Under international law, states are allowed to temporarily occupy territory under certain conditions. However, this comes with legal obligations, many of which Israel has been illegally violating for years (for example, on settlements and the annexation of East Jerusalem).
@UN @BobRae48 @CanadaUN @ArbeiterRichard Now, a UN report has gone further and concludes that the occupation is itself illegal, due to Israel's intent to maintain the occupation permanently and its actions to annex parts of the land. It calls for an immediate end to Israel's illegal occupation. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
This critical @UN 🇺🇳 report finds that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory is illegal, due to its intended permanency and Israel's actions of de facto annexation. We expect 🇨🇦 to uphold int'l law and support its findings. @BobRae48 @CanadaUN @ArbeiterRichard #UNGA77
@UN @BobRae48 @CanadaUN @ArbeiterRichard 🇨🇦 must support the ICJ and ICC in taking action to investigate perpetrators of war crimes & devise strategies to bring an immediate end to Israel's illegal occupation. @CanadaUN @BobRae48 @ArbeiterRichard @melaniejoly @Rob_Oliphant #UNGA77
@UN @BobRae48 @CanadaUN @ArbeiterRichard @melaniejoly @Rob_Oliphant 🇨🇦 must support the 🇺🇳's findings and demand an immediate end to Israel's illegal occupation @LisaStadelbauer @CanEmbIsrael @CanadaRepPA @theJagmeetSingh @HMcPhersonMP @AmitaKuttner
@MatthewGreenNDP @CharlieAngusNDP @nikiashton @LeahGazan @alexboulerice @DonDavies
@MatthewGreenNDP @CharlieAngusNDP @nikiashton @LeahGazan @alexboulerice @DonDavies
Dear @noahbarkin, we appreciate your insightful thoughts on possible trips by EU leaders to China. You know us Germans well: We like to take our time to reflect and discuss, sometimes a bit long… Now while I cannot confirm any specific travel plans, let me share a few thoughts.
Like the US and many of our like-minded partners, we did not travel to the Beijing Olympics. We did not want to engage in propaganda games at a time when war in Europe was already looming and human rights in #Xinjiang and other places are grossly abused.
Instead, Chancellor Scholz’s 1st destination in Asia was Japan 🇯🇵 , not China 🇨🇳. A very deliberate choice. Foreign Minister Baerbock’s 1st destinations in Asia were G20 Foreign Ministers meeting, Palau🇵🇼 and Japan 🇯🇵. Guess what? Deliberate choice, too.
We want hope for the whole world.
For this, the European Union reaches out to all those who want to cooperate for the common good.
To honour the promise of the United Nations.
#UNGA #UNGA77
For this, the European Union reaches out to all those who want to cooperate for the common good.
To honour the promise of the United Nations.
#UNGA #UNGA77
The EU is not asking anyone to choose between East and West, North or South. But there is a choice to be made.
The EU's choice is respect for borders, rather than aggression. It's cooperation rather than threat. It's rules-based order, rather than the law of the strongest.
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The EU's choice is respect for borders, rather than aggression. It's cooperation rather than threat. It's rules-based order, rather than the law of the strongest.
#UNGA
Often, I am asked what achievement I am most proud of, and my answer is always the same – the sense of fulfilment I feel, when I interact with the beneficiaries of the @TonyElumeluFDN.
Hearing their testimonies, successes and challenges, the impact that $5,000 has on their businesses, ideas, and communities – this gives me joy and excitement. When people ask what motivates me – this is it!
Yesterday, on the side-lines of #UNGA77, @TonyElumeluFDN and @Google hosted a Roundtable at @UBAAmerica. We listened to 3African entrepreneurs; Ugochi Obidiegwu, founder - @TheSafetyChic; Kwabena Danso, founder - Booomers Intl. Ltd, and Chioma Ukonu, co-founder - @RecyclePointsNG
This week US President Biden said the #COVID19 pandemic is over.
He did so almost exactly a year since world leaders committed to ensuring 70% of the world’s population got vaccinated against #COVID19.
It failed dismally.
What went wrong?
He did so almost exactly a year since world leaders committed to ensuring 70% of the world’s population got vaccinated against #COVID19.
It failed dismally.
What went wrong?
First a bit of background:
At last year's UN week, Joe Biden gathered government leaders who recognized the gross inequities in vaccine distribution between rich and poor countries.
#UNGA #UNGA77
At last year's UN week, Joe Biden gathered government leaders who recognized the gross inequities in vaccine distribution between rich and poor countries.
#UNGA #UNGA77
Activists like members of @ONECampaign @GlblCtzn and @PandemicAction were delighted that leaders were finally paying attention.
At the time about 60% of the population of rich countries had been fully vaccinated.
A shocking 1.4% of poor countries had.
At the time about 60% of the population of rich countries had been fully vaccinated.
A shocking 1.4% of poor countries had.
NEW YORK: #Kenya's President @WilliamsRuto taking the stage for his maiden speech as the Head of State at #UNGA77
President Ruto: Kenya stands ready to work with other nations on Pan-Africanisation
President Ruto- Building back better from the bottom up
"Let us speak plainly, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council invaded, attempted to erase the sovereign state from the map." - Right off the bat @POTUS slams Putin at #UNGA77
"No one threatened Russia and no one other than Russia sought conflict," said @POTUS.
He said this war is about extinguishing Ukraine's right to exist as a state, as a people. "Wherever you are, wherever you live... that should make your blood run cold."
He said this war is about extinguishing Ukraine's right to exist as a state, as a people. "Wherever you are, wherever you live... that should make your blood run cold."
STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 77TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS @UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2022
#UNGA #UNGA77 #NigeriaAtUNGA #PMBatUNGA
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#UNGA #UNGA77 #NigeriaAtUNGA #PMBatUNGA
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Mr. President,
Heads of State and Government,
Mr. Secretary-General,
Distinguished delegates,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Heads of State and Government,
Mr. Secretary-General,
Distinguished delegates,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Mr. President,
On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of #UNGA77. I assure you of the full support and cooperation of the Nigerian delegation during your tenure.
On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of #UNGA77. I assure you of the full support and cooperation of the Nigerian delegation during your tenure.
HAPPENING NOW: What are Washington’s foreign-policy priorities for the United Nations General Assembly? FP's @RaviReports is speaking with @USAmbUN Linda Thomas-Greenfield as she answers these questions, and more: buff.ly/3RQr9Uy
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.@USAmbUN Linda Thomas-Greenfield: What Russia is doing in Ukraine "constitutes war crimes. We have to absolutely continue to expose what they're doing and hold them accountable."
Watch the live discussion with FP's @RaviReports now: foreignpolicy.com/live/america-a…
Watch the live discussion with FP's @RaviReports now: foreignpolicy.com/live/america-a…
Audience question: What kinds of reforms will @USAmbUN propose at #UNGA next week?
Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Among six main priorities, "we want to enhance cooperation and inclusivity."
Watch the live discussion with FP's @RaviReports now: foreignpolicy.com/live/america-a…
Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Among six main priorities, "we want to enhance cooperation and inclusivity."
Watch the live discussion with FP's @RaviReports now: foreignpolicy.com/live/america-a…
