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State Department says U.S. vetoed WHO amendments, intends to withdraw from UNESCO citing policy differences
Summary
Week at State said the United States vetoed proposed World Health Organization International Health Regulations amendments and announced an intention to withdraw from UNESCO, saying participation must benefit Americans and citing cultural policy disagreements; officials did not provide procedural timelines.
A State Department staff member said the United States vetoed proposed amendments to the World Health Organization's International Health Regulations (IHR) and announced an intention to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The briefing framed the actions as part of an effort to ensure U.S. participation in international organizations "benefit…
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