10 Uses for Organic Argan Oil

These 10 Uses for Organic Argan Oil are based on centuries of Moroccan tradition, and let’s be honest – have you ever seen a Moroccan woman with anything but flawless, ageless skin?

1. Facial and Body Moisturizer: Massage into your face, neck and anywhere else that needs moisturizer morning and night. Don’t forget your elbows, knees and other areas that tend to get dry.
2. Nails: Massage argan oil into your cuticles, nails, hand and feet next time you give yourself or get a manicure and pedicure.  Tip* Apply argan oil to your hands and feet and cover with socks and sleep with them…your hands and feet will be soft and hydrated in the morning.
3. Split Ends: Massage argan oil into the ends of your hair to prevent split ends.
4. Scalp Rescue: Keep your scalp moisturized and healthy by rubbing argan oil on it prior to taking a shower, let sit 15-20 minutes.
5. Lips: Use argan oil instead of a lip balm. Use it alone or, for additional moisture and a creamy texture, mix 2 parts beeswax or mango butter with 4 parts argan oil, melt over a double boiler, stir and pour the mixture into your favourite jar.
6. Luminizer: After applying your makeup, take a very small amount of argan oil and spread it in both hands and gently dab your cheekbones to give your complexion an extra healthy, dewy glow.
7. Hair Smoothing Serum: Argan oil is both a finishing and styling product for hair, straight, curly, and everything in between.  Apply a small amount after washing hair and then to tame frizz while styling.
8. Bye Bye Blemishes: Make your own blemish treatment, blending one part argan oil, one part tea tree oil and one part lavender essential oil. All can be found at any specialty vitamin store or grocery store, or online at mountainroseherbs.com.
9. Scrub: Make your own sugar scrub: mix raw cane sugar, honey and argan oil. Rub gently unto the skin until the sugar dissolves. Rinse well.
10. Eat it: Your skin is a direct reflection of what you are eating. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more delicious edible oil than this one, with a distinctive, unique nutty flavour and ridiculous amounts of vitamin E, antioxidants and amino acids. (www.arganiatree.com)

Tree goats of Morocco are unbleatable climbers

This Moroccan Argan tree visibly strains under the weight of the agile goats who clamber up in search of its olive-like fruit.
One even makes it to the top branch - some 17ft from the ground below.
Photographer Gavin Oliver took the snap after spotting the amazing scene near the Todra Gorge, Morocco.
The 38-year-old Australian told The Sun: 'There were about 30 goats, with the ones in the tree already in place when we were driving past.
'The tree branches were bobbing up and down under the weight of the goats every time they moved.
'The herd of goats were being looked after by a young teenage shepherd, who you can just make out behind the tree.'

Morocco to host first solar farm in €400bn renewables network

The vast solar and windfarm project across North Africa and the Middle East may provide 15% of Europe's electricity by 2050

Morocco has been chosen as the first location for a German-led, €400bn project to build a vast network of solar and windfarms across North Africa and the Middle East to provide 15% of Europe's electricity supply by 2050.

The Desertec Industrial Initiative (DII), a coalition of companies including E.ON, Siemens, Munich Re and Deutsche Bank, announced at its annual conference being held in Cairo on Wednesday that "all systems are go in Morocco", with construction of the first phase of a 500MW solar farm scheduled to start next year. The precise location of the €2bn plant is yet to be finalised, but it is expected to be built near the desert city of Ouarzazate. It will use parabolic mirrors to generate heat for conventional steam turbines, as opposed to the photovoltaic cells used in the UK.

The 12 square kilometre Moroccan solar farm will, said Paul van Son, Dii's chief executive, be a "reference project" to prove to investors and policy makers in both Europe and the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region that the Desertec vision is not a dream-like mirage, but one that can be a major source of renewable electricity in the decades ahead.

Van Son described Desertec as a "win-win" for both Europe and MENA, adding that the Arab spring had created both opportunities and "questions" for the ambitious project. Discussions are already underway with the Tunisian government about building a solar farm, he said, and Algeria is the next "obvious" country, due to its close proximity to western Europe's grid. Countries such as Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Syria and Saudi Arabia are predicted to start joining the network from 2020, as a network of high voltage direct current cables are built and extended across the wider region.

German companies and policymakers have dominated the Dii conference, reflecting the nation's recent decision to totally phase out nuclear power by 2022 in reaction, in part, to the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan in March. By comparison, not a single representative from the UK was at the conference.

Jochen Homann, the state secretary at Germany's Federal Ministry for Economics and Technology, told the conference: "We undertook major reforms in German energy policy this summer and Desertec opens up an opportunity for us. We want to enter the age of renewables with sustainable sources of electricity supplying 80% of our power generation by 2050. As we accelerate our phase-out of nuclear power, we need to safeguard an affordable supply of electricity and we will be interested in importing renewables supplies in the future. Germany's government will continue to support Desertec. It is an inspiring vision which is good for foreign, climate and economic policies."

But Homann stressed there would be "pre-conditions" for guaranteeing long-term support from the Germany government. He said there must be "liberalisation" of the energy markets across the MENA region: "North Africa still provides huge subsidies for fossil fuels. There will need to be regulatory improvements. Only then will renewables be able to compete and a common market created. And other European states must participate, too."

Hassan Younes, Egypt's minister of electricity and energy, told the conference that Egypt was keen to participate and that it hoped to have a 1,000MW windfarm built by 2016 in the Gulf of Suez, adding to the 150MW "hybrid" gas-solar power plant that opened 100km south of Cairo earlier this year.

The conference was told via a Dii promotional video that the network of solar and windfarms across the MENA region would help to "halt migration" into Europe, by fast-tracking the rise of the region's youthful population out of poverty and unemployment.

The Desertec plan was welcomed by many in Germany, including chancellor Angela Merkel. However, some German critics argued that the concept of transmitting solar power from Africa to Europe was not proven and that a billion dollar project does not fit in to the country's green energy plan.

German development NGO Germanwatch raised concerns that local people should benefit from the scheme, though Desertec representatives said the energy generated will first be used by the people of north Africa before being exported. Andree Böhling, energy expert at Greenpeace Germany, said: "We have to avoid European companies getting their hands on local resources, therefore we will follow the project carefully."

• This article was amended on 3 November to remove an incorrect reference to Germanwatch and neocolonialism

Unrest in Morocco

Unrest in Morocco

At The Benefits Of Argan Oil for Hair

Natural Argan oil that originates from Morocco is widely known for its properties that makes it very valuable for skin and hair care. It is used as the primary ingredient for a lot of scalp and hair treatment products. It can also be found in some conditioning shampoos.

The health benefit of this oil that is from the Moroccan Argan tree has been known for several centuries. It can protect and repair hair that has suffered some damage. When it is applied constantly, its moisturising properties will enable your hair to become stronger, smoother and healthier.

The fame of this oil is far beyond word of mouth. Several laboratory examinations that were conducted in different countries have proven that it contains a lot of beneficial ingredients like vitamins E, F and A. It also has antioxidants, linoleic acid, fatty acids, and carotene… Its popularly used for the treatment of skin ailments such as wrinkles and eczema. It can also be found in use at several spas for facial care and massage.

The antioxidant ability of this oil makes it possible for it to protect hair from destructive Ultraviolet rays from the sun. The vitamins that it contains also provide you with further benefits. Some examples are vitamin A and E that helps you to have strong and healthy hair.

The scalp is kept healthy and properly nourished by the moisturizing component of the oil. Protection from dandruff can be obtained by applying a few drops on top of your scalp everyday. Rub it in properly to get the best effect.

Argan oil has a lot of health benefits for damaged hair. It can help you to bring back the natural shine and stimulate healthy growth. It has a very good smell and is quickly absorbed. The demand for this oil will continue to increase because of the restorative properties that it has.

Before you buy anything online, make sure you check Bioargan Moroccan Argan Oil, and learn all there is to learn about Argan Oil. To learn more about Argan Oil visit arganiatree.

Argan Oil for Smoother Skin?

In recent years, argan oil has gained popularity as a natural skin-soother. Packed with healthy fats, the antioxidant-rich oil is said to shield skin from the effects of aging. Some proponents claim that argan oil can also help treat skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Sourced from a tree native to Morocco, argan oil has long been used in skin care by Moroccans. But while a number of beauty companies around the world now use argan oil as a key ingredient in skin-care products, few studies have tested argan oil's effects on the skin.

There's some evidence that consumption of argan oil may offer certain health benefits. For instance, findings from animal-based research suggest that taking argan oil orally may fight insulin resistance and lower blood pressure. Since little is known about the safety of consuming argan oil, it's important to consult your doctor if you're considering the use of argan oil for any health condition.

Having Skin Rash or Eczema? Think about Argan Oil

On the lookout for the perfect resolution for your skin, no matter if it really is just as a moisturizer or to get rid of skin issues for instance Eczema? Then you’ve identified the appropriate post since we’re going to reveal several of the numerous benefits you may get with particular oil, also referred to as Liquid Gold.

There can be numerous causes why you might be on the lookout for excellent oil, that will add plenty of benefits to your skin, for instance vitamins and minerals, but also the critical antioxidants so you may fight wrinkles acne and what else that could possibly irritate you. In regards to selecting the appropriate oil for your skin it really is highly critical to make sure it really is of the purest good quality, else you might finish up with the opposite impact since dirt is becoming rubbed into your skin. In regards to selecting the product, there’s one brand that’s different from all the others. The name is Bioargan a 100% pure organic oil that derives from the Argan trees in Morocco.

Argan oil for skin is the perfect resolution in case you are on the lookout for something to soften up your skin and maintain it health. But also in case you are struggling having a small bit too numerous wrinkles or other fine lines within your skin you would like to obtain rid of. The brilliant portion is you may either use it as a daily moisturizer, or use it within the shower to soften up your skin. There are so many Argan oil benefits that this is one of these remedies you just have around within your house, and when a skin dilemma or issue arise, you just use the Argan oil either to obtain rid of the issue for instance skin rash, acne or eczema, or just to spoil oneself and moisturize your skin.

Facial lines and Acne breakouts are one dilemma Argan oil can sort out, but men and women who are suffering from skin disorders by way of example Skin psoriasis could possibly get plenty of relief utilizing Argan oils like Bioargan regularly. For those who had been transporting an infant and encounter stretch marks or possibly butt, then this is truly the oil to make use of.

Argan oil for skin is mentioned to own anti-aging abilities dues for the big amounts of anti-oxidants that are included within the oil. Anti-oxidants possess the impact of eliminating the dangerous and hazardous dangerous toxins that reduces skin tissue and cells. So you can discover definitely numerous Argan oil benefits applying this liquid of gold oil.

UN Report Finds $1.6 Trillion May Have Been Laundered In 2009

By Samuel Rubenfeld

A study of studies by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime estimated that about $1.6 trillion was laundered in 2009.

The study, released Tuesday in Marrakesh, Morocco, where a U.N. Convention Against Corruption conference is being held all week, said its figures — that laundered funds constituted around 2.7% of global gross domestic product — were largely consistent with those released in 1998 by the International Monetary Fund, which said there was a “consensus range” of  2% and 5%.

More alarming, however, was that the UNODC found less than 1% of global illicit financial flows were being seized and frozen.

“Tracking the flows of illicit funds generated by drug trafficking and organized crime and analyzing how they are laundered through the world’s financial systems remain daunting tasks,” said Yury Fedotov, executive director of the UNODC, in a statement.

The 140-page report warned, however, there is no “gold standard” for estimating the extent of money laundering, because all methodologies have various biases and information gaps.

The most profitable form of transnational organized crime is the drug trade, which accounts for about one-fifth of all crime proceeds, the report said. Taken together, all proceeds of crime save for tax evasion reached $2.1 trillion in 2009.

The report focused on the cocaine market, which it said was probably the most lucrative illicit drug for transnational criminal groups. It found that gross profits for the drug were around $84 billion in 2009.

Another report issued this week by the UNODC, though this one jointly with the World Bank, examined the legal ways in which criminal funds can be hidden in the global financial system.

The report, called “Puppet Masters,” (pdf) showed how bribes, embezzled state assets and other corrupt funds are hidden in shell companies, trusts and other legal means. It recommended that more detailed information on beneficial ownership be held in corporate registries, and those who provide any sort of service to legal entities do better due diligence on controlling interests.

“We need to put corporate transparency back on the national and international agenda,” said Emile van der Does de Willebois, a World Bank specialist who led the StAR research team, in a statement. “It is important for governments to increase the transparency of their legal entities and arrangements and at the same time improve the capacity of law enforcement.”

lip balm from argan oil

I am introducing the newly launched lip balm from argan oil.

The product is mainly made from the amazing Moroccan oil argan oil called also the golden oil due to its rarity.

Let me tell you little bit about the amazing argan oil.

 

Argan Oil Is Recently Known In The World Of Beauty For Its Cosmetic And Health Benefits

The Argan Oil is extracted from the fruits of the Argan tree scientifically named as Argania spinosa. This tree is grown in the South Western part of Morocco, near the Atlas Mountains. These trees are now in danger of extinction and are now under the protection by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization that is the UNESCO. It was once said to be covered in the semi desert soil in North America. Because of its deep root system it prevents soil erosion. The oil is extracted from the nut born by the fruit .In spite of its benefits in skin and hair. Pure Argan Oil is used through out the Moroccan history by men and women and it is known for its health and beauty benefits. It is only a few days before The Moroccan Argan Oils miraculous benefits is known by the people and it is now used in many beauty products all around the world .Argan oil is rich in vitamin and mineral content . It consists of antioxidants like vitamin e, carotene’s, phenolic acid etc .The Argan oil is totally different from other skin care products because it is natural and does not include any added synthetics. This oil is not only known for its beauty purposes but also is known for its medicinal purposes. Argan Oil is applied to the areas of irritation it is sure to reduce the inflammation in the area .It is said to be a cure for psoriasis it is said to cure the disease. This oil is more beneficial to people suffering with prostrate cancer. Argon oil not only nourishes the skin but also nourishes the hair and nails .Now a days the Essence of Argan is used in all the cosmetic products. Due to the scarcity of Argan tress the Argan oils are expensive but its benefits are extensive.

The lip balm is SPF 15 (UV), pantheon, it’s mainly made from Moroccan argan oil and enhanced with kiwi fruits and black current. It softens hydrates and nourishes lips and protects them from both the cold and sun.

To buy the lip palm visit http://www.arganiatree.com

Morocco court keeps editor Nini in jail

Rabat - A Moroccan appeal court on Monday upheld a newspaper editor's one-year jail sentence for criticising the security service's counter-terrorism campaign and what he said were unfair trials of Islamists.

Rachid Nini, who partly owns the Almassae newspaper, was sentenced in June on criminal charges that include "discrediting a court, trying to influence the judiciary and publishing information about untrue criminal offences".

Since his arrest on April 28, the court has repeatedly denied him bail.

The official MAP news agency said Casablanca's appeal court upheld the June ruling which also includes a small fine.

Nini, 40, has has become a household name in a country where newspaper sales are among the lowest in the region by writing about alleged widespread corruption in government circles.

Communication Minister Khalid Naciri, whose department supervises and regulates media affairs, declined to comment. "I can't comment a judiciary ruling", he said.

The defence has criticised Nini's being tried on criminal charges rather than under the country's media law.

"This precedent opens the way to many abuses and to the withdrawal of the press law as an effective legal tool. We urge the Moroccan courts to reverse this decision," Reporters Without Borders said after the June ruling.

The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists has said the ruling was a "politicised verdict... [and] the latest instance of the Moroccan government settling scores with critical journalists through a judiciary that is subservient to the executive branch".

"Nini is yet another example of how the Moroccan judiciary is utilised to curb press freedom," CPJ has said.

Amnesty International is appealing for Nini's release and has said that it "believes he is being targeted for his peaceful criticism of the Moroccan authorities, and considers him a prisoner of conscience".

- Reuters

US says encouraging Morocco to implement reforms

By Souhail Karam

Oct 24 (Reuters) - The United Sates said on Monday it was encouraging staunch ally Morocco to quickly implement reforms proposed by the Arab world's longest-serving dynasty.

King Mohammed reacted swiftly to pro-democracy protests inspired by revolts in Tunisia and Egypt by promising in March that there would be constitutional changes to reduce his powers in favour of elected officials and to make the judiciary more independent.

The reforms were approved in a July referendum even though the 48-year-old king will will retain a decisive say over strategic decisions. A new government will draft laws enshrining the new constitution after parliamentary polls next month.

"We expressed our encouragement for a quick implementation of the reforms that Morocco has charted for itself," U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Jeffrey Feltman said after talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi Fihri in Rabat.

The proposed reforms have not convinced a youth-led movement that calls itself February 20, after the date of its first demonstration. It has continued regular protests to press the monarchy for deeper reform.

With almost a third of youths unemployed, high poverty rates, a poor education system and problems with nepotism and corruption, Morocco seems in the eyes of some analysts to contain all the ingredients for a revolt.

Government officials cite an ingrained deference towards the ruling monarchy and relatively relaxed political and public freedoms as immunising Morocco against full-blown unrest.

(Reporting By Souhail Karam)

Tagine of Lamb and Olive with Argan oil

This Moroccan tagine recipe calls for argan oil, a light, nutty oil which is exclusive to Morocco. While the argan oil imparts a unique flavor, olive oil or walnut oil can also be used. Beef or goat meat may be substituted for the lamb.

Tagine of Lamb and Olives is best prepared in a traditional Moroccan tagine (use a diffuser if cooking stovetop), but good results can be achieved by slow-cooking in a heavy-bottomed pot. Avoid high heat when cooking with argan or walnut oil.

Scoop up the tagine with Moroccan bread, and try serving it with Belgian French Fries heaped on top.

Serves four.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours, 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. (about 1 kg) lamb, cut into 2" to 3" pieces
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped medium
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
• 1/3 cup argan oil
• small hanful of cilantro sprigs, tied together
• 1/2 cup green olives with pits
• 1 cup water

Preparation:

Layer the sliced onions on the bottom of a tagine. In a bowl, mix the meat with the chopped onion and spices, and add the mixture to the tagine along with the water, argan oil and olives. Place the cilantro bouquet on top of the meat.

Cover the tagine, and place it on a diffuser over medium-low heat. It will take some time for the tagine to reach a simmer, but once it does, leave the tagine undisturbed for about three hours, using the lowest heat necessary to maintain the simmer.

There's no need to open the tagine unless you smell something burning. In that case, the heat was likely too high and a little water will need to be added to prevent scorching.

After the tagine has cooked for three hours, check on the meat. It should be very tender and easy to break apart with your fingers. If necessary, cook longer. When the meat is tender, reduce any excess liquid, and serve.

It's Moroccan tradition to serve the dish directly from the tagine in which it was cooked. It's best scooped up with crusty bread, with each person eating from his own side of the dish.

General Assembly Elects Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, Togo as Non-Permanent Members of Security Council

The General Assembly today elected Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo to serve as non-permanent members of the Security Council for the next two years; but after nine rounds of voting, the seat allocated to a member from the Eastern European States was not filled, with Azerbaijan and Slovenia trading the leading edge.

Those elected will fill seats to be vacated on 31 December by Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon and Nigeria.  Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal and South Africa will continue to serve as elected Council members during 2011, finishing the second year of their respective terms.  All new Council members will take their seats on 1 January 2012.

The five non-permanent members were to be elected according to the following pattern:  three from Africa and Asia-Pacific — with an understanding that two of those seats would go to African States — one from Eastern Europe, and one from Latin America and the Caribbean.  The three new members from Guatemala, Morocco and Pakistan were elected in the first round of voting.

With one vacancy remaining among the African and Asia-Pacific States and with no clear majority among the Eastern European States at the end of the second round of voting, the Assembly moved into a third round, in which Togo was elected from the African and Asian-Pacific States.  No Eastern European State during that round garnered sufficient votes.

In the six rounds that followed, Azerbaijan and Slovenia traded the lead in close votes.  In the final vote — pushing the meeting an hour past the designated deadline — a total of 191 votes were cast, with 113 in favour of Azerbaijan and 77 for Slovenia, with one abstention, and 127 being the required two-thirds majority to be elected.

The General Assembly will next convene at 10 a.m. on Monday, 24 October, to elect 18 members of the Economic and Social Council and to continue with elections for members of the Security Council.

First Round Voting Results

African and Asian-Pacific States
Number of ballot papers:	193
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	193
Abstentions:	0
Number of Members present and voting:	193
Required majority:	129
Number of votes obtained by country:
Morocco	151
Pakistan	129
Togo	119
Mauritania	98
Kyrgyzstan	55
Fiji	1
Eastern European States
Number of ballot papers:	193
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	193
Abstentions:	0
Number of Members present and voting:	193
Required majority:	129
Number of votes obtained by country:
Azerbaijan	74
Slovenia	67
Hungary	52
Latin American and Caribbean States
Number of ballot papers:	193
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	193
Abstentions:	2
Number of Members present and voting:	191
Required majority:	128
Number of votes obtained by country:
Guatemala	191

Having obtained the required two-thirds majority, Guatemala, Morocco and Pakistan were elected to the Security Council for two-year terms, beginning on 1 January 2012.  As one seat remained to be filled from among the African and Asian-Pacific States, and one seat from the Eastern European States, a second round of voting was required.

Second Round Voting (First Restricted)

African and Asian-Pacific States
Number of ballot papers:	193
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	193
Abstentions:	2
Number of Members present and voting:	191
Required majority:	128
Number of votes obtained by country:
Togo	119
Mauritania	72
Eastern European States
Number of ballot papers:	193
Number of invalid ballots:	5
Number of valid ballots:	188
Abstentions:	1
Number of Members present and voting:	187
Required majority:	125
Number of votes obtained by country:
Slovenia	97
Azerbaijan	90

With no country from the African and Asian-Pacific or the Eastern European States having received the required majority, the Assembly held a third ballot.

Third Round Voting (Second Restricted)

African and Asian-Pacific States
Number of ballot papers:	193
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	193
Abstentions:	1
Number of Members present and voting:	192
Required majority:	128
Number of votes obtained by country:
Togo	131
Mauritania	61

Having obtained the required majority, Togo was elected to the Security Council for a term of two years to commence on 1 January 2012.

Eastern European States
Number of ballot papers:	193
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	193
Abstentions:	1
Number of Members present and voting:	192
Required majority:	128
Number of votes obtained by country:
Slovenia	99
Azerbaijan	93

With no country from the Eastern European States having received the required majority, the Assembly held a fourth ballot.

Fourth Round Voting (Third Restricted)

Eastern European States
Number of ballot papers:	192
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	192
Abstentions:	1
Number of Members present and voting:	191
Required majority:	128
Number of votes obtained by country:
Slovenia	98
Azerbaijan	93

With no country from the Eastern European States having received the required majority, the Assembly held a fifth round of balloting, which would be open to any Member State from the Eastern European region except for the outgoing member of the Security Council, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Fifth Round Voting (First Unrestricted)

Eastern European States
Number of ballot papers:	193
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	193
Abstentions:	1
Number of Members present and voting:	192
Required majority:	128
Number of votes obtained by country:
Azerbaijan	98
Slovenia	93
Hungary	1

As the result of the balloting was inconclusive, one seat remained to be filled among the Eastern European States and a second round of unrestricted balloting took place.

Sixth Round Voting (Second Unrestricted)

Eastern European States
Number of ballot papers:	193
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	193
Abstentions:	1
Number of Members present and voting:	192
Required majority:	128
Number of votes obtained by country:
Azerbaijan	96
Slovenia	95
Estonia	1

As one seat remained to be filled among the Eastern European States following the sixth round of voting, the Assembly proceeded to a seventh round.

Seventh Round Voting (Third Unrestricted)

Eastern European States
Number of ballot papers:	193
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	193
Abstentions:	1
Number of Members present and voting:	192
Required majority:	128
Number of votes obtained by country:
Azerbaijan	100
Slovenia	91
Estonia	1

Another inconclusive round of voting led to an eighth round of balloting, once again restricted to Azerbaijan and Slovenia.

Eighth Round Voting (Fourth Restricted)

Eastern European States
Number of ballot papers:	191
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	191
Abstentions:	1
Number of Members present and voting:	190
Required majority:	127
Number of votes obtained by country:
Azerbaijan	110
Slovenia	80

Since the result of the ballot was inconclusive, Assembly President Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser said that, due to the late hour, the ninth round of voting would take place on Monday, 24 October, following election of members to the Economic and Social Council.

The representative of Azerbaijan took the floor to request that the meeting be extended by one hour to continue with balloting.

President Al-Nasser, noting that the meeting had already been adjourned, said that Slovenia had requested suspension of the voting, and, since interpretation services were no longer available, the meeting would resume on Monday morning.

Responding, Azerbaijan’s delegate said that he had made an earlier request to the Secretariat to extend the meeting.

The Assembly President replied that, given that the time allocated to the meeting had already run out, and that interpretation services were no longer available, he would leave it to Member States to decide whether to continue.

The delegate of France said that his delegation was unwilling to proceed without simultaneous interpretation.

The representative of the Russian Federation, noting that his delegation had not heard a proposal to proceed without simultaneous interpretation, requested that the President ask that the interpreters stay on.

The President agreed to extend the meeting for one more round of voting.

Ninth Round of Voting (Fifth Restricted)

Eastern European States
Number of ballot papers:	191
Number of invalid ballots:	0
Number of valid ballots:	191
Abstentions:	1
Number of Members present and voting:	190
Required majority:	127
Number of votes obtained by country:
Azerbaijan	113
Slovenia	77