Dozens of delegates, including those from Saudi Arabia and Iran, walked out of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his address.
The walkout occurred during Netanyahu’s speech, which was part of the General Assembly’s opening session. Delegates reportedly left the hall in protest of the Prime Minister’s remarks.
- Saudi Arabia
- Iran
UN officials noted that the walkout was one of several disruptions that have marked the 81st session, which began on 24 September and will run until 6 October.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>