Palestinian envoy withdraws from UNGA presidency bid

WASHINGTON: Two separate, but closely watched developments at the United Nations, have drawn attention to the institution’s internal procedures and shifting diplomatic dynamics, one involving the presidency of the General Assembly and the other the rotating leadership of the Security Council. Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour has withdrawn his candidacy for the presidency of the next session of the UN General Assembly, diplomatic sources confirmed. While some observers suggested that ...

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