War, power games and impunity. I watched the farce that is the UN general assembly: what a tragedy, what a mess | Nesrine Malik
Summary
The recent UN General Assembly highlighted ongoing global conflicts and challenges to international law. Leaders spoke about crises in Ukraine, Iran, Palestine, and Sudan, but no clear solutions were reached, showing deep divisions and power struggles among countries.Key Facts
- The assembly focused on four major conflicts: Ukraine, Iran, Palestine, and Sudan.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the heavy losses and limited impact of sanctions on Russia.
- President Trump repeated threats against Iran, while Iran’s president accused the US of aggression.
- Jordan’s King Abdullah II criticized Israel for ignoring international law.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the assembly despite being indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- The UAE, involved in Sudan’s conflict, spoke about peace but is accused of supporting armed groups in Sudan.
- The US restricted visas for some Palestinian and Sudanese officials, affecting their participation.
- The UN’s undersecretary for humanitarian affairs was active, focusing on possible aid efforts during these crises.
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