US Lawmaker Accuses Azerbaijan In Near 'Assault'

US lawmaker accuses Azerbaijan in near 'assault' at COP29 with around 50 'thugs' waiting outside hotel
Frank Pallone, an outspoken supporter of Azerbaijan's rival Armenia, said the local police refused to take him through a back entrance but the US embassy provided security: 'It was clear that they wanted to assault me.
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