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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "deeply regrets" the US decision to deny a visa to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas for the second consecutive year.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep regret over the United States' decision to deny a visa to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. This marks the second consecutive year Mr. Abbas has been unable to attend the annual UN General Assembly meeting in New York.
The visa refusal occurs amid ongoing diplomatic tensions in the region. Mr. Abbas's participation in the UN gathering is a significant platform for Palestinian representation on the international stage. The UN chief's statement underscores the diplomatic implications of the U.S. decision.
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Left: Al-Monitor and Middle East Eye report that the UN chief 'deeply regrets' the US decision to deny a visa to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas for an annual meeting.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "deeply regrets" Washington's decision to deny a visa for the second year running to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, a UN spokesman said Friday, preventing him...
United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres "deeply regrets" Washington's decision to deny a visa for the second year...
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