Palestinian officials barred from UN gathering as US extends visa curbs
Palestinian officials barred from UN gathering as US extends visa curbs Palestinian Authority's foreign ministry has rejected the United States’ decision to extend visa restrictions on officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly. Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said the restrictions undermine efforts towards…
The United States has extended visa restrictions on Palestinian officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly, according to a report by Middle East Eye. Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin strongly rejected the decision, stating that it undermines efforts towards peace and a two-state solution.
The US state department cited the Palestinian Authority and PLO's failure to meet commitments to pursue peace with Israel and their continued legal actions against Israel as reasons for the visa restrictions. As a result, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other senior officials will not be able to travel to New York for the second consecutive year.
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