A UN General Assembly declaration affirms continued statehood for countries losing territory to rising seas, preserving national boundaries, sovereign rights and UN membership while urging assistance for affected communities.
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Threatened by rising seas, small islands secure right to keep their statehood
Small island states champion a UN declaration protecting statehood as rising seas threaten territory.
A UN General Assembly declaration affirms continued statehood for countries losing territory to rising seas, preserving national boundaries, sovereign rights and UN membership while urging assistance for affected communities.
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