UN to decide September 15 on whether to raise Palestinian flag at headquarters
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(Worthy News) – A draft resolution was presented to the United Nations on Thursday to request that the Palestinian flag be raised the next time world leaders convene at UN headquarters, according to AFP.
The resolution was presented in advance of the annual 193-nation UN General Assembly set for September 25. It originally included a request for the the Vatican flag to fly as well, but was removed at the Vatican’s insistence.
A vote on the resolution, sponsored by 21 countries, will take place September 15. Among the co-sponsors are Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria and Jordan.
Both the Vatican and Palestinians have observer status at the UN and are not considered to be full members. [ Source ]
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