UN faces rival claims for Myanmar seat, doubts over Afghanistan

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NEW YORK — The United Nations is faced with rival claims to Myanmar's seat at the 193-member world body as the ruling junta seeks to cement its coup with international legitimacy by ousting the UN ambassador appointed by Ms Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government.

 

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