Mona Ali Khalil urges António Guterres to invoke Article 99 again. This time not to make exhortations, but to account for what has happened on and since Oct. 7 and chart a path to lasting peace.
What the UN Chief Can Do for Gaza
Tag: U.N. General Assembly
WATCH: UN General Assembly Votes for Russia to Withdraw
The Assembly voted on Thursday with 141 countries in favor, six countries against and 32 countries abstaining. Read the text of the resolution.
On the Legal Question of Russia’s Military Intervention
UPDATED: According to the U.N. Charter Russia’s military action was illegal, but the Kosovo case raises questions about Donbass’ right to independence, writes Joe Lauria.
UN to Mark Nakba Day, Calls for End of Settlements
Amid rising violence in the occupied territories, the General Assembly passed a set of resolutions on the Middle East last week and Palestine’s U.N. envoy said “this is the end of the road for the two-state solution.”
Is Putin’s War Legal?
A thorough examination of legal precedent is necessary before coming to snap conclusions about Russia’s invasion, including what St. Thomas Aquinas has to do with Vladimir Putin, writes Joe Lauria.
WATCH: UN General Assembly Concludes on Ukraine
The 193-nation General Assembly resumes its debate on the crisis in Ukraine. Watch it here live.
WATCH: UN General Assembly on Ukraine
The U.N. General Assembly is holding a special session Monday on Ukraine. Watch it here (begins at 8-minute mark.)
WATCH: UN General Assembly Debate on Ukraine
The United Nations General Assembly met Wednesday to debate the situation in Ukraine. Watch replay of entire session, now completed, with English interpretation here.
Biden at the UN Forgets What War Is
Contrary to the evidence, the president said the U.S. was not at war, writes Joe Lauria.