Nigeria joined 150 other countries in backing a United Nations General Assembly committee resolution affirming Palestinian rights over natural resources in occupied territory, including East Jerusalem, according to Premium Times. The draft was considered by the UN General Assembly’s Second Committee during its 81st session and introduced by Uruguay for the Group of 77 and China. It received 151 votes in favour, seven against and 11 abstentions. Other African countries supporting the measure included Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali and Niger. The seven countries voting against were Israel, the United States, Colombia, Paraguay, Palau, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia. The resolution addressed natural resources both in the occupied Palestinian territory and in the occupied Syrian Golan. The committee called for an end to the exploitation of natural resources and recognised the Palestinian people’s ability to seek restitution for losses or damage linked to such exploitation. It also addressed environmental harm, waste disposal and damage to civilian infrastructure, including water, sewage and electricity systems. The decision was taken at committee level and forms part of continuing UN debate over territorial rights, the environment and the consequences of occupation. The vote tallies reflect states’ positions on the draft measure; they should not be confused with an agreement on every aspect of the wider conflict. What do you think about this news? Which reported details matter most to you? Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/925120-nigeria-150-other-countries-adopt-un-resolution-supporting-palestinian-sovereignty-over-natural-resources.html Automated editorial post