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"Non-Aligned Movement Condemns Israel's Gaza Campaign and Calls for Ceasefire"

The Non-Aligned Movement, consisting of 120 member countries, has condemned Israel's military campaign in Gaza as "illegal" and called for a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid. They also reiterated support for a two-state solution and the admission of a Palestinian state to the United Nations. The group expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis and condemned Israel's settlement activities in Palestinian territories and the Golan Heights. UN Secretary General António Guterres supported the NAM's call for Security Council reform and emphasized the need for a two-state solution.

via The Associated Press|

#gaza #international-relations #israel

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Leaders Condemn Israel's Gaza Campaign, Demand Cease-Fire

African leaders, including the African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, criticized Israel's military campaign in Gaza at a conference in Kampala, calling for an immediate cease-fire and the release of hostages. They also urged for international justice for the Palestinians and expanded humanitarian access to Gaza. South Africa has filed a case at the International Court of Justice against Israel for genocide, while the Palestinian ambassador to the U.N. appealed to the Non-Aligned Movement to pressure Israel for a cease-fire after 100 days of war with Hamas.

via The Associated Press|

#african-union #ceasefire #gaza

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Museveni Criticizes the West and Assumes Leadership of NAM"

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni criticized the West for imposing ideologies and oppression on the third world while addressing the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Kampala after taking over the chairmanship of the 120-country grouping. He emphasized the need for unity, solidarity, and collective coordination among member states to exercise considerable influence, particularly at the UN, and called for respect for the freedom of others. Museveni's remarks come amid criticism from Western powers for assenting to a homosexuality law and ahead of the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024.

via The East African|

#international-relations #non-aligned-movement #uganda

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Somali and Palestinian Delegations Advocate for Demands at Non-Aligned Summit in Uganda"

Delegations from Somalia and Palestine are lobbying for support ahead of the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Uganda, with Palestinians calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza and Somalia seeking backing to maintain its territorial integrity. The summit, representing 93 out of 120 NAM nations, is urged by Arab nations to address the conflict in Gaza, with calls for a cease-fire and humanitarian assistance. Uganda, the current NAM chair, aims to create cohesion within the movement, while delegates from Somalia are pushing for support against Ethiopia's agreement with Somaliland. Both delegations have five days to convince members to prioritize their concerns before the summit.

via Voice of America - VOA News|

#gaza #international-relations #non-aligned-movement

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

India's G20 Negotiator Urges Focus on Poverty, Moving on from Ukraine War.

India is walking a tightrope between the US and Russia by deepening security links with the former while buying military hardware and cheap crude oil from the latter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advanced an inverted version of the Non-Aligned Movement policy by picking and choosing relationships in either camp that he believes best suit India's own interest. With India chairing the Group of 20 nations this year, the challenge has become more delicate.

via Bloomberg|

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