Slovenia Votes Against Lifting US Embargo Against Cuba for the First Time
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THE UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to lift the embargo on Cuba. Slovenia, along with Bosnia and Herzegovina and 15 other countries, voted against it for the first time. The session was marked by tensions and diplomatic incidents.
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution by 130 votes in favor, 17 against, and 25 abstentions, calling for the lifting of the embargo or economic blockade of Cuba imposed in 1960. Slovenia voted against the resolution for the first time.
The UN General Assembly adopted on Wednesday by a large majority a new resolution calling for the end of the US embargo against Cuba, with however a number of votes in favour of the lowest in 30 years.
For the first time, Slovenia voted against the resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations calling for the abolition of the American embargo on Cuba, introduced in 1960. Bosnia and Herzegovina was also among the 17 countries that opposed the resolution. The document was finally adopted with 130 votes in favor, 17 against and 25 abstentions.
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