Visa issues for Russian and Palestinian delegations remain unresolved ahead of the UN General Assembly's high-level week, with the US again denying visas for Palestinian officials.

What it means

The United Nations says visa problems for Russian and Palestinian delegations remain unresolved just before the UN General Assembly's high-level week in New York, with the Trump administration again denying visas to Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas. The denials are reportedly linked to allegations of 'glorifying terrorism.' UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the UN has been in touch with US officials about the issues.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is solid and well-sourced, based on statements from UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric reported by multiple reputable outlets including Anadolu Agency, AP, AFP, and Al-Monitor. The reporting closely reflects the primary source (UN press briefings) and includes corroborating details from the Washington Post about the second consecutive year of visa denials.

How new

This is genuinely new reporting from September 17, 2026, covering the current UN General Assembly high-level week; the visa denials are a recurring issue but the specific unresolved status is current.

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