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Progressive Politics@lemmy.world · 3 months ago

The United States is the only country in the world to oppose UN Resolution A/80/L.18

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The United States is the only country in the world to oppose UN Resolution A/80/L.18

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Progressive Politics@lemmy.world · 3 months ago

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This is a resolution saying humanitarian personnel in war zones should never be deliberately attacked.

The US was the only country to vote against.

https://xcancel.com/EUatUN/status/1998888233187553519

US explanation: https://usun.usmission.gov/explanation-of-vote-on-the-resolution-titled-safety-and-security-of-humanitarian-personnel-and-protection-of-united-nations-personnel/

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Better than the US, based on this vote anyway.
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    I like how everyone says China is worse than America but can never give specific reasons why.
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        China has a history of toppling democracies and expanding their borders permanently
        
        So the Mexican cession is only temporary?

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