Press releases
- 5/17/2013 General Assembly Adopts Texts on Items Ranging from Self-Determination to Peace in South Atlantic; Supports Extension of Impunity Commission in Guatemala
- 5/16/2013 ‘We Stand on the Mountain of Development and For the First Time, Mother Earth Is Sending Invoices Back,’ General Assembly Told during High-level Debate
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The Assembly meets in regular session intensively from September to December each year, and thereafter as required.
