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UN Assembly Adopts Pandemic Declaration Without Consensus
The UN General Assembly adopted a pandemic declaration despite opposition from three countries and two abstentions.
What happened
The General Assembly adopted a political declaration covering pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. The vote was 153 in favour, with Argentina, Israel and the United States voting against. New Zealand and Paraguay abstained, meaning the declaration passed without consensus.
Why it matters
The declaration has broad General Assembly support, but the divided vote means it does not represent unanimous agreement among member states.
Source: UN News