Friday, September 11, 2015

Flags of non-member observer States to fly at UN offices. Palestinians Win Right to Fly Flag at UN.

 UN, 10 September 2015 – The United Nations General Assembly today decided that the flags of non-member observer States shall be raised at the world body’s headquarters and offices following the flags of its 193 Member States.

The resolution, “Raising the flags of non-member observer States at the United Nations,” was adopted by a vote of 119 in favour to 8 against, with 45 delegations abstaining.

The text also requested Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to take “the measures necessary” for the implementation of this decision during the Assembly’s seventieth session, which begins on 15 September, and within 20 days of the adoption of the resolution.

The Assembly took today’s decision noting the participation of non-member observer States that maintain permanent observer missions at Headquarters, of which there are currently two – the Holy See and Palestine, in its sessions and work.

 un.org
10/9/15
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  1. Turkey has welcomed the United Nations’ approval for the raising of the Palestinian flag at the U.N. headquarters, maintaining that such a step will help realize the Palestinian people’s dream of living freely in their sovereign state...

    “This resolution marks an important step in regards to the goal of recognition of the Palestinian state by more countries in the entire world and the realization of the longing of the Palestinian people for a free life in their own sovereign state which has East Jerusalem as its capital city and within the pre-1967 borders by immediately ending the ongoing occupation,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a written statement released Sept. 11.

    The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution on Sept. 10 allowing the Palestinians, as well as the Holy See, to raise their flags at U.N. headquarters – a symbolic step pursued by the Palestinians in their quest for an independent state.

    Israel strongly objected to the proposal and joined seven other countries, including the United States, in voting “no”; 119 nations voted “yes” and 45 abstained.

    The resolution allows non-member observer states to raise their flags alongside those of the 193 U.N. member states. The Palestinians and the Vatican are the only two observers, but the Holy See has backed away from the effort, saying it will not raise its flag before Pope Francis visits the U.N. later this month.
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