US Expels Cuban Diplomat Following Heated Clash at UN
Ambassador Mike Waltz confirms expulsion of Cuban diplomat by Secretary of State Marco Rubio after altercation at the General Assembly
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Washington, Oct 28 (KUNA) -- U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz confirmed on Wednesday the expulsion and deportation of a Cuban diplomat from the United States, a day after a heated confrontation erupted between representatives of the two countries in the General Assembly hall of the UN in New York. In an interview with the U.S. Fox News channel, Waltz said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio “signed documents to expel a Cuban diplomat accused of pushing a U.S. diplomat and attempting to assault him.” He added, “He’s done for; he will be on a flight to Havana within the next 24 hours.” Yesterday, a sharp exchange took place between U.S. and Cuban representatives at the UN during discussions on a draft resolution calling for an end to the U.S. embargo on the island, leading to a temporary suspension of debates in the UN General Assembly. (End) R.S.R. / H.S.S.
