Eight countries that include Iran, Venezuela and Sudan have lost their right to vote at the United Nations because of unpaid dues.
A total of 11 countries are behind in their payments, Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday in a letter to the General Assembly. AFP obtained it on Wednesday.
If the outstanding debt is deemed to be "due to conditions beyond the control of the member," the assembly may let that country continue to vote.The eight countries that have lost their right to vote for now are Iran, Sudan, Venezuela, Antigua and Barbuda, Congo, Guinea, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu, he said.
Last year Iran also lost its vote over unpaid dues. It said it could not pay even the minimum amount because of US economic sanctions. Iran's Foreign Ministry said the country is committed to "full and timely payment of membership dues," but has been unable to pay up "due to the oppressive and illegal US sanctions."
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