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Palestine applies for UN recognition
Saturday September 24, 2011 01:00:01 AM,
IANS
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United
Nations: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Friday
formally applied to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the
recognition of Palestine as a member state of the world
organisation, Xinhua reported.
A letter was handed over to the UN secretary general in this
regard on the sidelines of the 66th General Assembly session. It
urged the UN chief to forward the application to the UN Security
Council and the UN General Assembly.
A statement delivered by the Palestinian leader at the general
debate of the assembly, was greeted with applause from the packed
hall of the 193-nation assembly.
"Time is now for Palestinian independence," Abbas told the
gathering.
"At a time when the Arab people affirm their quest for democracy
-- the Arab Spring -- the time is now for the Palestinian Spring,
the time for independence," Abbas said.
Before his address, Abbas presented the Palestinian statehood
application to the UN secretary-general.
"The time has come for our men, women and children to live normal
lives, for them to be able to sleep without waiting for the worst
that the next day will bring."
"...for mothers to be assured that their children will return home
without fear of suffering, killing, arrest or humiliation.
"...for students to be able to go to their schools and
universities without checkpoints obstructing them," Abbas said.
The Palestinian leader's 40-minute speech was interrupted five
times by applause, including standing ovations.
Membership of the UN is open to nations that accept the UN
Charter. The General Assembly admits new member states on the
recommendation of the Security Council.
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