New York, March 17, 2026 (AFP) - Leftist New York mayor under pressure on Irish unity question

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2026-03-17

New York's leftist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, was facing pressure Tuesday over his position on Irish unification as he helped lead the city's St. Patrick's Day parade. Mamdani has been an outspoken supporter of self-determination, particularly for the Palestinian people, a position that has put him at odds with pro-Israeli New Yorkers. On Monday he declined to answer a question from an audience member about his position on Irish unity, saying "I gott......

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