UN Security Council Intense Negotiations on Gaza Humanitarian Aid Resolution and US Veto Power

UN Security Council Intense Negotiations on Gaza Humanitarian Aid Resolution and US Veto Power

Speaking at a press conference, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Washington would welcome a resolution that fully supports meeting the humanitarian needs of the people in Gaza but that the details of the text are important. Meanwhile, members of the UN Security Council are conducting intense negotiations on an Arab-sponsored resolution to stimulate the … Read more

Liberian President George Weah to Step Down After Controversial UN Vote on Gaza Ceasefire

Liberian President George Weah to Step Down After Controversial UN Vote on Gaza Ceasefire

Liberia was the only African country and one of only ten countries in the 193-member UN General Assembly to reject the UN call on December 12 for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a call supported by 153 countries. The ministry said the Liberian diplomats responsible for the vote did so without the … Read more