Liberian President George Weah has intervened to reverse his country's vote against a U.N. resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, the West African nation's information ministry said on Tuesday. Liberia was the only African state and one of only 10 countries of the 193-member U.N. General Assembly to reject the United Nation's Dec. 12 call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants that was backed by 153 countries. The ministry said the Liberian diplomats responsible for voting did so without the backing of Weah, who as president has the final say over Liberia's foreign policy. Weah "has always stood on the side of peace across the world," it said in a statement. The Liberian foreign ministry has requested the U.N. General Assembly reverse its 'NO' vote and register a new vote in favor of the Gaza cease-fire. (Reuters)
President steps in to reverse Liberia's UN vote against Gaza cease-fire
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