UN General Assembly 2019: All the latest updates
UN General Assembly 2019: All the latest updates
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World leaders have gathered in New York City for the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The meeting comes amid simmering tension in the Middle East over recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, which the United States blames on Iran, allegations Tehran denies.
UNGA began just days after millions of young activists and their supporters marched in thousands of cities worldwide to demand greater action on climate change. More protests on climate are expected on September 27.
The general debate started on September 24 and ends on September 30, with dozens of world leaders scheduled to address the General Assembly.
Follow the live updates:
Friday, September 27:
Pakistani PM warns of 'bloodbath' in Kashmir
During his speech at UNGA, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called on the UN to act on the ongoing lockdown of Kashmir, in a speech where he also covered corruption, climate change and Islamophobia.
"What is the world community going to do," Khan said, asking "is [the world] going to appease a market of 1.2 billion or is it going to stand up for justice and humanity".
Khan warned the situation in Kashmir could escalate, claiming Pakistan would be blamed by India for any future conflict and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not thought through the effects of revoking Kashmir's special status.
"What will happen when the curfew is lifted is a bloodbath," he said. "If a conventional war starts between the two countries, anything could happen."
The former cricketer also warned of grave consequences if the two nuclear-armed neighbours were to be involved in a war.
"It's not a threat, it's a fair worry," he said, calling on the UN to instead intervene.
Khan earlier accused India and its PM Narendra Modi of drumming up hostility towards Pakistan during the election campaign earlier this year, claiming Modi falsely accused Pakistan of helping armed groups in Kashmir.
Khan calls to combat corruption, climate change and Islamophobia
Imran Khan talked about the need for the world to do more on corruption and money laundering, which according to Khan stopped the developing world from reaching its potential.
"Money laundering is not treated the same way as for instance money from drugs or terror financing," the Pakistani PM said.
Khan accused the developed world of not showing any political will to combat tax havens, which in turn lead to ruling elites to syphon of money.
The Pakistani leader also urged the world to combate climate change, saying richer countries should be pushed to act on the matter.
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The prime minister also addressed Islamophobia, saying Muslims in European countries have been marginalised, warning it would eventually lead to radicalisation.
Khan said that since the September 11, 2001 attacks, Islamophobia has rapidly increased in Western countries.
"Islam is not radical, neither is Judaism, or Christianity, or Hinduism. The basis of all religion is compassion," Khan said.
No mention of Kashmir in Modi's address at UNGA
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not mention the ongoing lockdown of Kashmir in his addressed at UNGA on Friday. Speaking at the gathering, the PM instead talked about India's and his government's achievements.
"Today the message from the world's largest democracy for the international community is still the same: harmony and peace," Modi said as he called on the world to "unite against terrorism", without going into specifics.
Talking about his election victory earlier this year, Modi said his government received "an even stronger mandate than before".
He also talked about India's infrastructure plans, including building houses, improving sanitation and a big effort to reduce single-use plastics in the country.
Modi also talked about the country's efforts to battle climate change and the aim of getting rid of tuberculosis in India.
Trump denies Rouhani claim US offered to lift sanctions in exchange for talks
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the United States offered to lift sanctions in exchange for a meeting, a statement which was subsequently denied by US President Donald Trump
"It was up for debate what sanctions will be lifted and they had said clearly that we will lift all sanctions."
"But this action wasn’t in a manner that was acceptable, meaning that in the atmosphere of sanctions and the existence of sanctions and the toxic atmosphere of maximum pressure, even if we want to negotiate with the Americans in the 5+1 framework, no one can predict what the end and result of this negotiation will be," Rouhani concluded.
After Rouhani made his statement, President Trump tweeted that Iran wanted the sanctions lifted before any meeting could take place, which Trump refused to do.
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World leaders have gathered in New York City for the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The meeting comes amid simmering tension in the Middle East over recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, which the United States blames on Iran, allegations Tehran denies.
UNGA began just days after millions of young activists and their supporters marched in thousands of cities worldwide to demand greater action on climate change. More protests on climate are expected on September 27.
The general debate started on September 24 and ends on September 30, with dozens of world leaders scheduled to address the General Assembly.
Follow the live updates:
Friday, September 27:
Pakistani PM warns of 'bloodbath' in Kashmir
During his speech at UNGA, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called on the UN to act on the ongoing lockdown of Kashmir, in a speech where he also covered corruption, climate change and Islamophobia.
"What is the world community going to do," Khan said, asking "is [the world] going to appease a market of 1.2 billion or is it going to stand up for justice and humanity".
Khan warned the situation in Kashmir could escalate, claiming Pakistan would be blamed by India for any future conflict and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not thought through the effects of revoking Kashmir's special status.
"What will happen when the curfew is lifted is a bloodbath," he said. "If a conventional war starts between the two countries, anything could happen."
The former cricketer also warned of grave consequences if the two nuclear-armed neighbours were to be involved in a war.
"It's not a threat, it's a fair worry," he said, calling on the UN to instead intervene.
Khan earlier accused India and its PM Narendra Modi of drumming up hostility towards Pakistan during the election campaign earlier this year, claiming Modi falsely accused Pakistan of helping armed groups in Kashmir.
Khan calls to combat corruption, climate change and Islamophobia
Imran Khan talked about the need for the world to do more on corruption and money laundering, which according to Khan stopped the developing world from reaching its potential.
"Money laundering is not treated the same way as for instance money from drugs or terror financing," the Pakistani PM said.
Khan accused the developed world of not showing any political will to combat tax havens, which in turn lead to ruling elites to syphon of money.
The Pakistani leader also urged the world to combate climate change, saying richer countries should be pushed to act on the matter.
READ MORE
Kashmir under lockdown: All the latest updates
The prime minister also addressed Islamophobia, saying Muslims in European countries have been marginalised, warning it would eventually lead to radicalisation.
Khan said that since the September 11, 2001 attacks, Islamophobia has rapidly increased in Western countries.
"Islam is not radical, neither is Judaism, or Christianity, or Hinduism. The basis of all religion is compassion," Khan said.
No mention of Kashmir in Modi's address at UNGA
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not mention the ongoing lockdown of Kashmir in his addressed at UNGA on Friday. Speaking at the gathering, the PM instead talked about India's and his government's achievements.
"Today the message from the world's largest democracy for the international community is still the same: harmony and peace," Modi said as he called on the world to "unite against terrorism", without going into specifics.
Talking about his election victory earlier this year, Modi said his government received "an even stronger mandate than before".
He also talked about India's infrastructure plans, including building houses, improving sanitation and a big effort to reduce single-use plastics in the country.
Modi also talked about the country's efforts to battle climate change and the aim of getting rid of tuberculosis in India.
Trump denies Rouhani claim US offered to lift sanctions in exchange for talks
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the United States offered to lift sanctions in exchange for a meeting, a statement which was subsequently denied by US President Donald Trump
"It was up for debate what sanctions will be lifted and they had said clearly that we will lift all sanctions."
"But this action wasn’t in a manner that was acceptable, meaning that in the atmosphere of sanctions and the existence of sanctions and the toxic atmosphere of maximum pressure, even if we want to negotiate with the Americans in the 5+1 framework, no one can predict what the end and result of this negotiation will be," Rouhani concluded.
After Rouhani made his statement, President Trump tweeted that Iran wanted the sanctions lifted before any meeting could take place, which Trump refused to do.
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