US denies visa to Mahmoud Abbas for UN General Assembly again

The United States has denied a visa to Mahmoud Abbas for the second consecutive year.

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The Palestinian Authority president was to attend the UN General Assembly.

Washington cites a lack of reforms and the internationalization of the conflict as reasons for the decision.

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