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Thursday, December 21, 2017
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Thursday, December 21, 2017
Yemen introduces resolution rejecting Trump Jerusalem move
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleYemen is presenting its resolution rejecting US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
“We express our regret that the US president used his veto at the Security Council to reject the motion,” Yemen ambassador to the UN Feridun Sinirliolu says.
“The is a blatant violation of the rights of the Palestinian people and the rights of all Muslims and Christians around the world,” Sinirliolu says of the recognition. “This will fan the fires of extremism.”
Sinirliolu says that Yemen “calls on all countries, including the United States, not to change policy regarding the illegal occupation of East Jerusalem.”
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