Afghanistan, Myanmar left in UN meet

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 29, 2021 1:09 am

NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly drew to a close on Monday without speeches by Afghanistan or Myanmar after world powers intervened in disputes over who would represent the two countries.

The Afghan ambassador appointed by ousted president Ashraf Ghani had been due to defy the Taliban with an address at the meeting that saw 100 leaders gather in New York despite coronavirus fears.

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during the 76th Session of the General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. PHOTO BY TIMOTHY A CLARY/POOL PHOTO/ AP

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