From North Korea to the Rohingya crisis to Trump’s debut speech: all you need to know about the UN General Assembly
The annual gathering of world leaders has brought with it some memorable moments, and this year is set to be no different
The UN will hold the 72nd session of its General Assembly from Monday amid a tense geopolitical landscape riddled by a multitude of crises – from North Korea’s nuclear threat to the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar, Islamic terrorism and global warming.
With such a jam-packed agenda of issues to wrap your head around, here’s a rundown of the much anticipated meeting, and a look back at some of the most memorable moments from past events.
What: Made up of 193 member states, the General Assembly is the top policymaking and representative organ of the UN. Leaders from member states gather each year to debate international issues while hundreds of informal consultations and one-on-one meetings are held on the sidelines of the main debate.
When: September 19 to 25, 2017.
Where: UN Headquarters, New York
