Chief Secretary ferarriguy4 announces the formation of the nation's Olympic Committee as Hong Kong prepares to take on a more prominent role within the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the wider Olympic movement.
5/5 🇬🇧 The United Kingdom cautioned that the power to suspend and expel members was designed for "serious violations of international law" and not to handle "diplomatic feuds." They suggested the situation could instead be resolved through "coordinated diplomatic action."
The UNSC has voted to suspend Germany from the UN for 17 days, following a session in which several accusations, including election interference, were brought against them. Details follow in the thread below.👇
4/5 🇸🇲 San Marino argued the matter should be handed to the ICJ, calling for "100% unbiased fairness." They also suggested that "at least half" of those present had affiliations with one of the two nations involved.
3/5 🇳🇱 The Netherlands condemned Germany's "inflammatory and bully-like behaviour", backing the 17 day suspension as a "corrective measure" and a signal that the UN "is not a playground." They also levelled accusations of election interference against Germany.
2/5 🇩🇪 Germany responded, stating the remarks "do not reflect the position of the German Government" and that the Chancellor had since been removed from office. They urged the council to reject the "biased suspension" and remain committed to "fairness and national sovereignty."
1/5 🇫🇷 France, who brought the motion to the UNSC, claimed that Germany's Vice Chancellor had made racist remarks in public. They also alleged that German representatives had "deliberately invoked affiliations" with the French far-right movement La Reconquête.
Hong Kong Chief Secretary ErichAviman resigns, citing "existing bureaucracy, red tape and [rare] communication from the Governor"
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A Statement from the government has just been released on the current Irish border situation. On Sanctions on the Republic the Chief Secretary says "I can only stand firmly behind them". https://t.co/VpwVEXcwl6