Slovenia recognises independent Palestine

Ljubljana, 4 June - The National Assembly recognised an independent Palestine in a unanimous 52:0 vote on Tuesday evening, capping a turbulent day of strategising in parliament that saw partisan recriminations about abuse of parliamentary procedure. The centre-right opposition boycotted the vote.

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The Palestinian flag flying in front of the Parliament House after Slovenia's recognition of Palestine.
Photo: Živa Ogrin/STA

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National Assembly President Urška Klakočar Zupančič at a session dedicated to the recognition of Palestine.
Photo: Božidar Kolar/STA

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Democrat (SDS) leader Janez Janša at a National Assembly session dedicated to the recognition of Palestine.
Photo: Božidar Kolar/STA

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Prime Minister Robert Golob at a National Assembly session dedicated to the recognition of Palestine.
Photo: Božidar Kolar/STA

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