Mahmoud Abbas denied US visa for UN General Assembly

Mahmoud Abbas UN General Assembly visa denial Gaza humanitarian crisis Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

The United States has denied entry visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation ahead of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Palestinian officials characterized the decision as a breach of the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement, which mandates that the host nation facilitate access for accredited representatives to UN premises.

In response to the visa restrictions, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on September 17, supported by 152 nations, allowing President Abbas to deliver his address via pre-recorded video. The resolution was opposed by the United States, Israel, and Paraguay.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned the decision, describing the exclusion of Palestinian leadership as an injustice. During his address to the General Assembly, Erdoğan also highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, stating that the region has seen 74,000 casualties in the last three years—predominantly women and children—and noted that Gaza currently faces the highest rate of child amputations globally.

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Gaza · Mahmoud Abbas · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · United Nations · United States

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution allowing President Abbas to deliver his speech via pre-recorded video.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 74,000 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, have been killed in the last three years. news.republika.co.id
[● 2 SOURCES] The visa denials constitute a breach of the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement. techunzipped.co.zw
[○ 1 SOURCE] The resolution to allow video speeches was supported by 152 countries and opposed by the US, Israel, and Paraguay.
[● 2 SOURCES] The United States denied entry visas to President Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian delegation for the 81st UN General Assembly. techunzipped.co.zw
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gaza has the highest rate of child amputations in the world. news.republika.co.id

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Palestine Slams US Visa Denial for Abbas Ahead of UNGA 81 - Zimbabwe and regional technology news and updates [techunzipped.co.zw]

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Erdoğan di PBB: Gaza Bukan Hanya Kuburan Terbesar Anak-anak - Republika Online [news.republika.co.id]

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