Ghalibaf attacks Nusseibeh's candidacy
Mohammad Bagher GhalibafSpeaker of Iran's parliament
Ghalibaf opposes the candidacy, accusing it of serving a Greater Israel project and whitewashing what he calls a systematic genocide.
“A bid for UN’s top job to clear the diplomatic runway for Greater Israel project and whitewash a systematic genocide.”
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Does Lana Nusseibeh's diplomatic record make her fit to lead the UN?
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf attacked Lana Nusseibeh's UN candidacy over Israel and Gaza. UAE adviser Anwar Gargash defended her diplomatic qualifications and rejected his account. Nusseibeh presents her experience and independence as reasons she should lead the organization.
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Ghalibaf criticizes the candidacy while quoting Nusseibeh's announcement. His statements about Israel and Gaza are his accusations.
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Ghalibaf quotes Nusseibeh's October 22 X announcement, which includes a video.
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He then attacks her Gaza record and uses an animal metaphor to argue against entrusting her with the role.
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Ghalibaf expressly denounces the candidacy under scrutiny.
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Read the full caseGargash defends Nusseibeh's qualifications
“ومن الطبيعي أن يثير ترشيح شخصية مهنية عُرفت بتجسير الخلافات وتغليب الدبلوماسية اعتراض بعض الأصوات المتشددة.”Read statement
Nusseibeh pledges independence from governments
“I wish to offer myself to this office as I would serve it: speaking frankly with every government and answering to none.”Read statement
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