Fatima Payman, an Afghan-origin senator, officially resigns from the Australian labor party

Australian media reports that Fatima Payman, an Afghan-origin senator from the Labor Party in Australia, has officially resigned from the party approximately one month after facing criticism for her support of Palestine.

According to reports, Senator Fatima Payman announced during a press conference today, Wednesday, July 4th, that she has left the Australian Labor Party with a “heavy heart but a clear conscience.”

This controversial senator diverged from her party’s stance...