UN forces should not still be in Golan Heights

Following the execution of 47 men in Saudi Arabia on January 2, the situation in the Middle East is deteriorating.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016 - 00:00

Our relations with all countries in the Middle East need to be reviewed with the intention of promoting long-term human rights and human justice rather than short-term economic expediency.

Ireland should also support proper UN peacmaking initiatives in the region as well as challenging UN failures.

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