Why have some nations developed while others struggle? | United Nations | Al Jazeera

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 24, 2026Country: International

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Why have some nations developed while others struggle? | United Nations | Al Jazeera

At the UN General Assembly, Iran, Syria, and Kenya highlighted how war and injustice have hindered equitable global development. Forty years after the UN recognized development as a right, not all countries have achieved this progress. The disparities are driven by conflicts and systemic injustice worldwide.

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