Palestinians get Unesco seat as 107 vote in favour

[_dgn_]

Unesco general conference president Katalin Bogyay announced the result

The UN cultural organisation has voted strongly in favour of membership for the Palestinians - a move opposed by Israel and the United States.

Of 173 countries voting, 107 were in favour, 14 opposed and 52 abstained.

The UN Security Council will vote next month on whether to grant the Palestinians full UN membership.

Yes, 14 countries were against, including :

- Germany
- Sweden
- Czech Republic
- Australia
- Canada
- United States
- Israël

Remember their name !!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15518173