Norway, Spain and Ireland have recognised a Palestinian state – what’s stopping NZ?
- Written by James Mehigan, Associate Professor in Law, University of Canterbury
Getty ImagesNorway, Spain and Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine today (May 28). While 143 of the 193 United Nations member states already recognise Palestine, this is a significant moment – and leaves New Zealand in an even smaller group of countries yet to follow suit.
The latest move is important because it makes a...
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