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U.S. to withdraw from UN's cultural agency UNESCO in December

The United States is withdrawing from UNESCO, the United Nation’s cultural and educational agency, effective December 31, the U.S. State Department said in a statement on Thursday.

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Published:12th Oct, 2017 at 7:50 PM

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“This decision was not taken lightly, and reflects U.S. concerns with mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in the organization, and continuing anti-Israel bias at UNESCO,” the department said, adding that the United States would seek to “remain engaged ...as a non-member observer state in order to contribute U.S. views, perspectives and expertise.”

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U.S. to withdraw from UN's cultural agency UNESCO in December

The United States is withdrawing from UNESCO, the United Nation’s cultural and educational agency, effective December 31, the U.S. State Department said in a statement on Thursday.

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