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US Casts Sole Vote Against UN Resolution Supporting Accurate World Map Projection

US Casts Sole Vote Against UN Resolution Supporting Accurate World Map Projection

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US Casts Sole Vote Against UN Resolution Supporting Accurate World Map ProjectionThe United States cast the sole opposing vote against a United Nations General... 04.09.2026, Sputnik Africa

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US Casts Sole Vote Against UN Resolution Supporting Accurate World Map ProjectionThe United States cast the sole opposing vote against a United Nations General Assembly resolution backing the Equal Earth map projection, which more accurately represents the true size of Africa and other global regions.Key details of the vote include:▪The measure passed with 164 votes in favor.▪Six countries abstained: Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Serbia, Lithuania, and Estonia.▪The United States representative reportedly urged the complete rejection of the document prior to the vote.▪Washington argued the initiative is part of a broader "ideological agenda" rather than a neutral effort to correct cartographic distortions.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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