Wednesday, October 22, 2003

UN vote on wall Posted here Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 3:33:41 PM     The General Assembly resolution is not legally binding, but it is seen as a barometer of international opinion. By that measure, the 144 to 4 vote signals widespread displeasure with Israel. The US and Israel were joined by the Marshall Islands and Micronesia in voting against the measure; 12 countries abstained. Abstentions were cast by Australia, Burundi, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Malawi, Nauru, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Tuvalu, and Uruguay. comment: The list of abstentions is amazing, and not found in the US press. ********