European Union calls on US to reconsider visa decision for Palestinian delegation to UN

The European Union has called on the United States to reconsider its decision to deny visas to the Palestinian delegation, including Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, for participation in the UN General Assembly meeting in New York. The statement was made by EU representative Anuar el-Anuni.

The European Union has issued an official appeal to the United States to reconsider its decision to deny visas to the Palestinian delegation heading to the UN General Assembly meeting in New York. Among those denied entry is Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen). The statement on behalf of the EU was made by organization representative Anuar el-Anuni. The report does not specify what arguments the EU presented in favor of reconsidering the decision, nor does it state the official reason for the US refusal.