Malawi didn’t support Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as capital, abstained UN vote
Malawi abstained from a vote Thursday during which more than 100 members of the United Nations overwhelmingly condemned the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
The General Assembly passed the resolution condemning US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, with 128s nation in favor, nine voting against, 35 abstaining and 21 no-shows.
Malawi one of 35 countries that abstained from the vote. Togo is the African country voted alongside Israel and USA against the resolution with the remaining countries all voting to condemn the US move.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Emmanuel Fabiano and government spokesman Nicholous Dausi could not immediately comment on Malawi decision on the Jerusalem issue.
The resolution, which is non-binding, was expected to pass easily despite US pressure on countries to abstain, vote against it or simply not turn up for the vote.
But writing on Twitter, Jimmy Kainja—a social media communication expert – criticised the decision by Malawi to abstain from the crucial vote as cowardly.
“#Malawi’s strategy was to abstain—afraid to make a concrete decision. It’s the same strategy that cowardly MPs have used in Parliament when voting on crucial issues. No wonder no one takes us seriously. You have to have a position and stand by it!” tweeted Kainja.
Activist Billy Mayaya said Malawi’s abstaining was a “sovereign decision” although the expectation would have been to stand in solidarity with the broader decision of the community of nation on the matter.
According to Mayaya, Malawi had fallen for Trump’s “unprecedented saber rattling strategy” designed to control the dynamics of the Israeli-Palestine conflict.
Apparently, Malawi feared what Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said in her opening statement to the General Assembly ahead of the vote as she repeated vows to yank American foreign aid from countries that vote to condemn the move. Impoverished Malawi depend for much of its assistants from US.
Immediately after the vote the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, described the result as a “victory for Palestine”. The Palestinians’ UN envoy, Riyad Mansour, described the result as a “massive setback” for the US.
Trump’s decision on December 6 to recognize the city as Israel’s capital broke with the international diplomatic consensus, unleashed protests across the Muslim world and prompted a flurry of appeals to the United Nations.
The countries that voted with the United States against the resolution condemning its embassy move were Togo, Palau, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Honduras, Guatemala and Israel.
The full list of abstaining countries was: Antigua-Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Haiti, Hungary, Jamaica, Kiribati, Latvia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, the Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda and Vanuatu.
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Spain and China all voted to condemn the move of the American embassy as part of a total of 128 countries voting in favour of the resolution.
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It is indeed unfortunate for Malawi to abstain. This country is indeed in the hands of demons but we see them as leaders. We are the Gentiles, the grace that we are enjoying now was for the Jews. Ezekiel 36v22 reads Now then, give the Israelite the message that I, the Sovereign LORD, have for them; What I am going to do is not for the sake of you Israelites, but for the sake of my Holy Name which you have disgraced in every country where you have gone. (Jerusalem)
36v24 I will take you from every nation and country and bring you back to your own land. Why should we struggle to say Jerusalem belongs to Israel. Jerusalem belongs to Israel. Why our leaders fear Moslems, I was created by God and not Islam. United Nations is one of the institution who is earmarked to force people on 666. This is beyond revelation they have already started Micro-cheap project and allow such satanic acts to continue at their expense. I support Trump and his Administration will have no end that says the Lord. He will be of an increase and no nation shall defeat you and you will be unstoppable, unshakable and no one shall rise against you.
Malawi be ashamed of yourself, we have leaders who are operate under the influence of Satan. Which God do you ask Pastor and Elders to pray for the nation yet you do not obey God. The word of God are sharper than double edged sword when it pierces it even divide the sander. The nations that supported against Israel shall be divided believe you me, they will be scattered like birds of the air. The word of God the Father of Jesus Christ of Nazareth shall be fulfilled whether you like it or not. When Noah was advised about the destruction he obeyed God and he was served. UN obeys Satan than God and who are to stand against the plan of God. God is the smiter of enemies, no one can stand against him. Jerusalem shall be for Israel even if I was sleeping I would have agreed with Trump. Watch out you will heaven if you work against God. The word of God says if God is for us who can be against us.
Jerusalem belongs to the Jews… Why sharing a City? Thats not true… Biblically that city is for Israel… FACT
Baibuloli bwanji likuvomela ndi kuzitsutsanso lokha pankhaniyi???komanso why mipingo yambiri ikuchokera ku America osati ku israel monga achitira a silamu wa ku saudi
Trump the beast!!666 ija ndiimeneyi pompano ayamba kutidhinda zidhindo zija!!
Comment wisely after reading these facts. I also want to be enlightened on what actually happened. Israel got its independence in 1948 and chose Tel-Aviv as its capital. Why not Jerusalem? We hear and read from History that during the Arab-Israel 6 days War of 1967 Israel took and occupied one part of Jerusalem meaning it was not part of Israel before the occupation in 1967. I want to know who owned the whole Jerusalem before the 1967 War?
Christians might comment siding with USA on this issue because they mistakenly think this issue is to do with Christianity. The USA is doing this supporting the Jews who help in every US elections because they have a voting block. The issue is about Jews not Christians. It is the same Jews who do not accept Jesus as their savior. So supporting the US does not mean you are siding with God or Jesus. People should first know how these 2 places (Israel and Palestine) share their boundaries. Then ask yourself why during Israel independence in 1948 the whole city of Jerusalem was outside Israel.It was during the 1967 war backed by the US that part of Jerusalem was taken by Israel and up to now it is called an occupied territory. Why ”occupied” if it is theirs? Try to read JESUS IS LORD’S comments with sober mind.
Jerusalem has always been there before you magot knew it. Bible is the oldest religious book has been there before the so called koran. The Palestinians built Jerusalem as slaves likewise the Jews built Egypt as slaves….
I’m glad you took my concern seriously even though you’ve not published my comment. Your action to correct your story is good journalism, but deleting my comment is an epitome of undemocratic approach you take. Even big media networks like BBC, CNN etc publish comments that they don’t like as long as there’s no foul/bad/obscene language. What’s wrong with you people? Kuopa kuonetsa kugulu your incompetence?? Grow up and take responsibility for your actions.
I am proud of Malawi’s stand on this. Actually I wish we had voted alongside USA and Israel. Supporting Israel has such a profound devine blessing throughout history right from the time of Abraham through up to this day. It’s not about America’s aids that was at stake for all who voted with the US and Israel, but rather God’s favor. By the way, what do the so called commentators say about our neighbors Zambia and also about Kenya who decided (intensionally) not even to attend the UN General Assembly? These are the real cowards not Malawi. MAY THE GOD OF ISRAEL BLESS MALAWI
am a Christian and I truly believe Jerusalem is Israelis city. abstaining from voting is same as voting against the loser. therefore Malawi should be punished alongside those who voted against US directive
Did you know there are Palestinian Baptists? God’s people who are persecuted by both Israelis and Arabs. They are people you should pray for, not the rogue state with the worst sodomy in the world (Tel Aviv), where their entire religion is founded on the hatred of Jesus, whom God calls “the enemies of the Gospel for our sake” in Romans 11. Now please if you can, on YouTube you can look for MARCHING TO ZION which will show you from the Bible. (There is one too called THE OTHER ISRAEL but their theology at the end is a bit wrong, even so it will shock you)
Every country that voted against this, is controlled by Satan. People who save the living God know where the world is going. I would advise you who is agonist it to read Isaiah chapter 45 and have revelation frm there.
The countries are controlled by Satan, but Israel 1948 is also Satanic. Think about it, the UN is an openly satanic organisation and it created Israel, since when does God use Satan to do His miracle? Please if you can, go to YouTube and look for AFTER THE TRIBULATION and MARCHING TO ZION and all will be explained. Israel 1948 has nothing to do with end-times and they are absolutely NOT God’s people, they hate Jesus 100% and the Bible shows WE who are saved are spiritual Israel/Jews. See Galatians 3, Romans 2:28-29, Matthew 21:42-45. Also look on YouTube for khulupirira.
Nanunso mukusokosa ngati parrot, Osamakhululipira zilizonse pa you tube, bwanji kodi?
Oh and watch this awesome documentary on Zionism vs Christianity…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rues1gVr338
The Jews according to the Bible are all who believe on Jesus – see Matthew 21:42-45, Romans 2:28-29, Galatians 3 whole chapter. The people who today are called Jews by the world are antichrists (1 John 2:22-23) and the synagogue of Satan (Revelation 2:9, 3:9). The religion of Judaism is based entirely on the hatred of Jesus Christ; they do not believe the OT like they claim (John 5:46:47). Now consider that Malawi only has about 300 according to Wikipedia and at least one is in the government… it baffles me why people who claim to be Christians support Judaism and Israel-1948 when both are of Satan. Nevertheless, love the people enough to give them the Gospel so they can believe on Jesus and get saved. Oh, and free Palestine!
This kind of reporting is retrograde.Is Malawi the only country?Muziganiza bwino musanalembe.Try to save and protect ur country on matters of national interest.Whats wrong with you on that anyway
Next time Trump and Nikki Haley issue a similar threat, Malawi should remember that voting with or against the USA will not stop the Trump administration from cutting aid to Malawi. Trump is a racist who does not care about brown people wherever they may be.
Is it not ironic that countries which receive massive US aid such as Egypt, Afghanistan and Pakistan still voted against the US? Malawi should have “balls” next time around…
Church buckle up your belts and get ready! We are seeing prophecy unfolding before us according to Zechariah 12:2 ‘Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes reeling to all the peoples around’. Also in Luke 21, ‘when you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that it’ s desolation is near. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the gentiles until the times of the gentiles is fulfilled. Luke 21 vs 28 says ‘When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads because your redemption is drawing near’.
Zechariah is prophetic but not for the end times. It already happened. Chapter 8 was fulfilled in Acts 2 for example.
True to prophecy, most nations stumble and stagger at the mention of Jerusalem, and this is a fulfillment of Biblical predictions made centuries ago.
Do people who are commenting negatively on Jerusalem as Israel’s capital City (by rejecting this fact) remember that Malawi was once upon a time a prosperous and well defended country during Kamuzu Banda’s regime, when it used to be one of Israel’s best friends and supported pro-Israeli resoulutions at the UN?
But when we started supporting anti-Israeli sentiments and backed policies spearheaded by enemies of the holy land, we fell backwards, and the socio-economic troubles that started then are still with us today – in fact they are worsening. We are being threatened by Tanzania concerning our lake, and our efforts to establish Nsanje in-land port are being frustrated by Mozambique.
Due to to the border redemarcation exercise, Malawi’s size has been reduced by an average of 10 kilometers in some parts, including in Mangochi, where our citizens have become Mozambicans by virtue of pushed into Mozambican territory.
God has imposed a divine curse on all countries and individuals that hate or do not support Israel, while those supporting the Jewish state are blessed. How many countries share their capital cities with other nations? Can Malawi share her capital city (Lilongwe) with refugees based at Dzaleka Camp? Why should Israel share Jerusalem with another country? Read Zecharia 12:2-3; Psalm 122:6-7; Genesis 12:2-3.
poverty is the main issue here. Imagine how bad we talk about Trump but when the opportunity presented itself Malawi disappeared.
What if trump says malawis capital is zomba and that he doesnt recognise lilongwe.if theres anything wrong in that then there was simething wrong in trump statement
No vote is a yes vote yes. Malawi you should have stood with USA. You have really messed up as you have disrespected the USA. USA will cut your aid. Biblically Jerusalem was and will always be part of Israel and no man will divide it. God says in His word that he who divides His land he will also be divided. Incase you don’t know Jesus will rule the world from Jerusalem. God’s judgment will be upon all the nations that divide His land and He will bless those that bless Israel.
But Togo voted in support of the USA and Togo is an african country. Nevertheless I fully support the position Malawi took on the matter .Actually , I would have loved to see my country Malawi vote in favour of the USA. To us Christians Jerusalem in its entirety cannot be in the hands of any other country other than Israel. Truly as Christians we should be prepared to die for the city that defines our faith. This is our holy place and surely we should be frank with those that think otherwise that Jerusalem in its totality belongs to Israel. To billy mayaya advocating for solidarity or voting on solidarity on a matter of this nature is simply immoral.
for how long did israel depend on this city as their capital? and for how long did palestine depend on the city? this is fully nonsense, i see that american president is a big problem organizer
Popular vote aside the word of God remain “He who blesses Israel shall prospee”. I side with Israel totally, even if I was to be alone on this side. God will bless Trump and America for the stand he has taken.
The Jerusalem issue is more than what you think. this time America is right. This time Trump is absolutely right. The Lord of Heaven and earth is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He gave that land to Israel and Palestinians. If you are a Bible believing Christian then you have got to understand this age old battle.
The Bible says that the Lord will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone to the nations. And it’s happening before ours eyes. To side with Israel even against popular opinion is to side with truth. Is to be on the right side.
Malawi did well and I wish they voted against the resolution. You don’t need to be with the masses to be right.
Shame to our Country yet we call ourselves a Christian Nation which Christianity are we talking about? if we are failing to defend our holy land, the issue was not about sidelining with Trump but doing the right thing by giving Jews their right to Jerusalem. Jerusalem had been the capital of I srael for more than 3000 years , I wonder why the UN can not recognise that. Can the Moslems allow Mecca to be divided? Certainly not every moslem will uprise to such move yet we Christian countries we are on the forefront pushing Jerusalem to be divided what a shame. Anyways our God is a living God if we can’t defend Jerusalem he will rise up and defend himself.
Ngati Argentina ndi Canada achita abstain ndiye mukakanene ka Malawi?