India And 10 Other Nations Abstain From Voting On UNHRC Ukraine Resolution
2 years, 7 months ago

India And 10 Other Nations Abstain From Voting On UNHRC Ukraine Resolution

News 18  

India, Pakistan and 10 other nations abstained from voting on a UN Human Rights Council resolution which aimed to address the situation in Ukraine caused due to Russia’s ‘aggression’ on Ukraine. The resolution wanted an additional mandate for the Commission of Inquiry established earlier which will probe human rights violations committed by the Russian army in the cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Sumy. According to The Times Of India, the government said that it is aware of the human rights and humanitarian situation in Ukraine and has received updates from the high commissioner for human rights, the members of the Commission of Inquiry and others. India’s permanent representative in Geneva IM Pandey said that he received reports which confirmed that women and children are disproportionately impacted due to the war in Ukraine as they were forced to move outside Ukraine to neighbouring countries and also were displaced internally.

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India abstains on UNGA resolution against Russian offensive in Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

India abstains on UNGA resolution against Russian offensive in Ukraine

The Hindu  

India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and urgently withdraw its military and other unauthorised personnel from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The resolution titled ‘Safety and security of nuclear facilities of Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant’ demanded that Russia “immediately cease its aggression …

India always emphasised solution to Ukraine conflict can’t be found on battlefield
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India always emphasised solution to Ukraine conflict can’t be found on battlefield

Hindustan Times  

India has called for respecting the UN Charter, including sovereignty and territorial integrity, in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and emphasised that a solution cannot be found on the battlefield, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The people, speaking on condition of anonymity, were responding to the US state department spokesperson’s comments urging India, when it engages …

Ukraine Peace Summit: India Needs to Step Up Its Role in Conflict Resolution
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine Peace Summit: India Needs to Step Up Its Role in Conflict Resolution

The Quint  

India did well to attend the conference, though at a junior level, and in spite of the fact that Zelensky had met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi a number of times, including on the sidelines of the G7 summit, almost on the eve of the conference in Bürgenstock. "India’s participation in the Summit, as well as in the preceding NSA/Political …

The View From India newsletter | Why India refused to back the Ukraine summit statement?
6 months, 1 week ago

The View From India newsletter | Why India refused to back the Ukraine summit statement?

The Hindu  

The two-day international peace summit on Ukraine, held at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland and wrapped up on June 16, exposed the fault lines in the way the world looks at the war rather than showing a united response. “The ongoing war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine continues to cause large-scale human suffering and destruction and to create risks …

India refuses to endorse joint communique favouring Ukraine: How India has been advocating for dialogue and diplomacy rather than one-sided bullying
6 months, 1 week ago

India refuses to endorse joint communique favouring Ukraine: How India has been advocating for dialogue and diplomacy rather than one-sided bullying

Op India  

On the 16th of June, India rejected to endorse a joint communique at the Summit on peace in Ukraine held in Switzerland, which said that any peace agreement should be based on Ukraine’s territorial integrity. “India’s participation in the Summit, as well as in the preceding NSA/Political Director-level meetings based on Ukraine’s Peace Formula, was in line with our consistent …

Russia-Ukraine War: India refuses to endorse Ukraine meet statement
6 months, 1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine War: India refuses to endorse Ukraine meet statement

The Hindu  

Only proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine can lead to peace, said India as New Delhi decided to disassociate itself from the final document issued on June 16 at the conclusion of a Peace Summit in Switzerland. India was among at least seven countries that refused to endorse the “Joint Communique on a Peace Framework” released in Burgenstock, the …

Analysis of India's voting patterns on Israel-Palestine issues at the United Nations
9 months ago

Analysis of India's voting patterns on Israel-Palestine issues at the United Nations

Hindustan Times  

India’s relationship with Israel has historically been linked to its principled stand on Palestine, which necessarily required it to maintain distance from Tel Aviv, even as both states established diplomatic ties under PV Narasimha Rao in 1992. Later in December, India’s vote in favour of a UNGA resolution condemning Israeli settlements in Palestine also made headlines. A look at India’s …

At UNSC, India asks why UN body 'completely ineffective' in resolving Russia-Ukraine conflict I VIDEO
9 months, 4 weeks ago

At UNSC, India asks why UN body 'completely ineffective' in resolving Russia-Ukraine conflict I VIDEO

India TV News  

Geneva: India has questioned why the UN Security Council has been rendered "completely ineffective" in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict that has continued unabated for two years, as New Delhi asserted that outdated structures need reform for multilateralism to be effective. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador, Ruchira Kamboj, raised the question at a UN General Assembly plenary meeting held …

Principled shift: The Hindu Editorial on India’s stand on Gaza
1 year ago

Principled shift: The Hindu Editorial on India’s stand on Gaza

The Hindu  

Two months after Israel’s bombardment of Gaza residents in retaliation for the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas began, India joined its voice to the global call to stop the bombing, voting in favour of a resolution at the UN General Assembly along with 152 other nations. The government and the MEA explained this to be a matter of principle, …

Israel-Hamas war: How India has gone from abstaining on ceasefire vote to favouring it
1 year ago

Israel-Hamas war: How India has gone from abstaining on ceasefire vote to favouring it

Firstpost  

India has joined 153 countries in voting in favour of a resolution at the UN General Assembly, which calls for the immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza. India votes in favour of ceasefire On Tuesday, India was among the 153 nations that voted in favour of a resolution, demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent …

India supports ‘urgent ceasefire’, votes in favour of UNGA resolution
1 year ago

India supports ‘urgent ceasefire’, votes in favour of UNGA resolution

Live Mint  

The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution titled 'Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations,' urging an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. We, therefore, welcome the fact that the international community unity has been able to find a common ground to address the multiple challenges facing the region right now.” However, the amendment led by the …

India votes in favour of United Nations draft resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
1 year ago

India votes in favour of United Nations draft resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

India TV News  

Israel-Hamas war: India, on Tuesday, voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly that demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict as well as the unconditional release of all hostages. Member States adopted a resolution, demanding an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire”, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and well as “ensuring humanitarian access”. …

India’s vote on UN draft resolutions criticising Israel were ‘routine’; regular stance maintained: Government
1 year, 1 month ago

India’s vote on UN draft resolutions criticising Israel were ‘routine’; regular stance maintained: Government

The Hindu  

India’s position on the United Nations’ votes that dealt with draft resolutions criticising Israel last week were “routine” and reflect its position on the same resolutions that are passed regularly each year, officials said, differentiating these from the UN General Assembly ceasefire resolution in October, where India had abstained. Of most significance was the vote criticising ‘Israeli settlements in the …

India votes in favour of UN resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’
1 year, 1 month ago

India votes in favour of UN resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’

The Hindu  

India voted in favour of a resolution in the UN General Assembly that condemns Israeli settlement activities in the “Occupied Palestinian Territory”. The draft resolution titled ‘Israeli settlements in the “Occupied Palestinian Territory”, including East Jerusalem, and the occupied Syrian Golan’ was approved by the Special Political and Decolonisation Committee of the UN General Assembly by a recorded vote of …

India abstains from voting on UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire
1 year, 1 month ago

India abstains from voting on UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Firstpost  

Besides India, countries that abstained included Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Ukraine and the UK India has abstained from voting in a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. India abstained from voting on UN General Assembly resolution on the "protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations" on Gaza crisis. Before the resolution on the …

India abstains from UN vote calling for truce in Israel without mentioning Hamas
1 year, 1 month ago

India abstains from UN vote calling for truce in Israel without mentioning Hamas

Hindustan Times  

India on Friday abstained from voting on a resolution in the United Nations that called for an immediate humanitarian truce in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The Jordan-drafted resolution titled ‘Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations’ was adopted with 120 nations voting in its favour, 14 against it and 45 abstaining. Outrageous.two key words missing: US Two key …

'Ashamed that...': Priyanka Gandhi on India abstaining from UN vote on Gaza truce
1 year, 1 month ago

'Ashamed that...': Priyanka Gandhi on India abstaining from UN vote on Gaza truce

India Today  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said she was "shocked and ashamed" by India abstaining to vote on a resolution passed in the United Nations General Assembly which called for a humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas. India abstained from voting on the resolution as there was no mention of the Hamas terrorist group which launched a surprise …

India abstains from UN vote calling for humanitarian truce in Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 1 month ago

India abstains from UN vote calling for humanitarian truce in Israel-Hamas war

India TV News  

India has abstained from voting on United Nations General Assembly resolution on the "protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations" on Gaza crisis. The 193 members of the UN General Assembly, which met in a resumed 10th Emergency Special Session, voted on the draft resolution submitted by Jordan and co- The resolution titled "Protection of civilians and upholding …

Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war
1 year, 9 months ago

Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war

The Hindu  

On February 23, 2023, on the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution, calling for an end to the war. India has refused to condemn Russia for the invasion; it has refused to join the West’s sanctions; has stepped up buying Russian fuel at a discounted price, and has …

India, China may have prevented Russia from nuking Ukraine, says US
1 year, 10 months ago

India, China may have prevented Russia from nuking Ukraine, says US

India Today  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russian President Vladimir Putin might have already used nuclear weapons on Ukraine, to end the war, if not for India and China. READ | Putin won't last longer than a year, says exiled ex-Russian MP "We urged, and I think successfully, other countries that might have a little bit more influence with Russia …

India\'s approach to the Ukraine conflict will continue to be people-centric: Kamboj
1 year, 10 months ago

India\'s approach to the Ukraine conflict will continue to be people-centric: Kamboj

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/New York: Ahead of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi on March 1 and 2, India early on Friday abstained from voting in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that reaffirmed commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders, reiterated the demand that Russia immediately withdraw …

India explains why it abstained from voting on UNGA resolution on Ukraine war
1 year, 10 months ago

India explains why it abstained from voting on UNGA resolution on Ukraine war

Live Mint  

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine completes a year on Friday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. India's permanent representative at United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj affirmed that India is committed to multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter, but the resolution has “inherent limitations” in reaching the desired …

’Respect their position’: EU on India’s abstention from UN vote on Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

’Respect their position’: EU on India’s abstention from UN vote on Ukraine

Live Mint  

Ugo Astuto, the European Union's ambassador to India, expressed his respect for India's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He made this statement in response to a question about India's decision to abstain from voting at the United Nations General Assembly on the war in Ukraine. India chose to abstain from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution that emphasized the …

One Year of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: How India emerged as a peacemaker, while China’s neutrality became doubtful
1 year, 10 months ago

One Year of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: How India emerged as a peacemaker, while China’s neutrality became doubtful

Firstpost  

India has time and again called for a peaceful resolution of Russia’s war in Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy. While China has called for peace, its role as a potential mediator in the conflict has been questioned due to its ‘rock solid’ relationship with Moscow India has remained consistent in its position of calling for a peaceful resolution through dialogue …

At UNGA, 32 abstain including India from vote on resolution over Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

At UNGA, 32 abstain including India from vote on resolution over Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: India has abstained from voting on resolution in the United Nations General Assembly on the need to reach comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The assembly demanded Moscow to withdraw from Kyiv "immediately," with an appeal for the need to reach comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. India's permanent representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj reiterated …

India, China abstain from UN General Assembly vote for peace in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

India, China abstain from UN General Assembly vote for peace in Ukraine

Firstpost  

New York: India, China were among the 32 members of the United Nations General Assembly that abstained from UN vote demanding Russia to “immediately and unconditionally” withdraw troops from Ukraine. On the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities in …

UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal
1 year, 10 months ago

UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal

Al Jazeera  

Some 141 members of the UN General Assembly back resolution, a year after Russia invaded its neighbour. The resolution urged a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace” that it said “would constitute a significant contribution to strengthening international peace and security” and reaffirmed Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity. The #UNGA 11th ESS just adopted draft resolution A/ES-11/L.7 on Principles of the …

India abstains in U.N. vote underscoring need for just, lasting peace in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

India abstains in U.N. vote underscoring need for just, lasting peace in Ukraine

The Hindu  

Russia-Ukraine conflict India abstained in the U.N. General Assembly on February 23 on a resolution that underscored the need to reach as soon as possible a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace” in Ukraine in line with the principles of the U.N. Charter. The 193-member General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, put forward by Ukraine and its supporters, titled Principles of …

Ukraine war: For India, a diplomatic, strategic and economic tightrope walk
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine war: For India, a diplomatic, strategic and economic tightrope walk

Hindustan Times  

Washington: In the run-up to the Ukraine war, the US took an unusual decision to declassify parts of intelligence and disclose to the world that Russia was preparing to mount a military offensive. The US mission at the United Nations in New York began sending negative reports about India’s stance to bosses in Washington, for Delhi had abstained from resolutions …

India-U.S. agree very much on restoration of enduring peace in Ukraine: Biden administration
1 year, 11 months ago

India-U.S. agree very much on restoration of enduring peace in Ukraine: Biden administration

The Hindu  

India and the United States "agree very much" that the restoration of an enduring peace in Ukraine is essential, the Biden administration has said. State Department spokesperson Ned Price also said his country is engaging very closely with its allies and partners, including India, on the conflict in Ukraine and that the international community firmly recognises the need to hold …

India reiterates 'dialogue and diplomacy' stance in UNSC on Russia-Ukraine conflict
2 years ago

India reiterates 'dialogue and diplomacy' stance in UNSC on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Firstpost  

In her address to the UN Security Council on the situation in Ukraine, the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj said that India has been consistently calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities since the commencement of Russia-Ukraine conflict New York: India has reiterated its stance that dialogue and diplomacy remain the way forward to de-escalate …

India Remains Concerned About Ukraine Situation, Calls for Return to Dialogue: Envoy to UN
2 years, 1 month ago

India Remains Concerned About Ukraine Situation, Calls for Return to Dialogue: Envoy to UN

News 18  

India remains concerned about the situation in Ukraine, the targeting of civilians and call for return to dialogue, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations told the international organisation. We're seeing growing concern on energy & food security from the conflict after severe stress due to pandemic: Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Rep to UN pic.twitter.com/sXKvNadzOb— ANI November 16, 2022 “Impact …

India abstains on UNGA resolution calling for Russia to pay reparations to Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

India abstains on UNGA resolution calling for Russia to pay reparations to Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations: India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution calling for Russia to be held accountable for violations of international law by its invasion of Ukraine and requiring Moscow to pay reparations to Kyiv for damages, loss and injury resulting from the war. Moreover, the legal validity of such a process by a General Assembly resolution …

UN adopts call for Russia to pay Ukraine war reparations; India abstains
2 years, 1 month ago

UN adopts call for Russia to pay Ukraine war reparations; India abstains

Hindustan Times  

India on Monday abstained from a UN resolution vote calling for Russia to be held accountable for the Ukraine invasion, including by paying compensation for damage, loss and injury during the war. Explaining the abstention, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, stressed the need to objectively consider whether a reparation process through a vote in UNGA would contribute …

Beware the tempting apple of Ukraine mediation
2 years, 1 month ago

Beware the tempting apple of Ukraine mediation

The Hindu  

A recent report in a prominent American daily focussed on the possibility of India playing a significant role in seeking to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table. For the ruling dispensation’s supporters, a mediatory Indian role in the Ukraine war would naturally serve as a great vindication of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal position as a world leader …

'Combating Glorification of Nazism', India Votes In Favour Of Russian Draft Resolution at UN
2 years, 1 month ago

'Combating Glorification of Nazism', India Votes In Favour Of Russian Draft Resolution at UN

News 18  

At the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, India voted in favour of the draft resolution on “Combating glorification of Nazism” proposed by Russia. Apart from Condemning Glorification Of Nazism, seven other draft resolutions were approved by the committee including Texts on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Privacy in Digital Age, an ANI report said. Several delegates took to …

Despite abstention at UNGA vote on Russia, German envoy lauds India’s stand on Ukraine conflict
2 years, 2 months ago

Despite abstention at UNGA vote on Russia, German envoy lauds India’s stand on Ukraine conflict

Firstpost  

The resolution moved at the United Nations General Assembly was supported by 143 countries, while 35 nations – including Asian giants China and India - abstained New Delhi: Barely a day after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of certain eastern regions of Ukraine, German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann on Thursday said though India …

U.N. demands Russia reverse Ukraine annexations, India abstains from vote
2 years, 2 months ago

U.N. demands Russia reverse Ukraine annexations, India abstains from vote

The Hindu  

The U. N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn Russia’s “attempted illegal annexation” of four Ukrainian regions and demand its immediate reversal, a sign of strong global opposition to the seven-month war and Moscow’s attempt to grab its neighbour’s territory. U. S. envoy Thomas-Greenfield told the assembly before the vote that when the United Nations was established on the …

Russia-Ukraine war: India abstains from voting in UNGA; appeals for a ceasefire
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: India abstains from voting in UNGA; appeals for a ceasefire

Live Mint  

After abstaining from condemning Russia in the UNGA resolution, India on Wednesday conceded that the Russia-Ukraine war is a major cause of concern and that efforts should be made for an immediate cessation of hostilities. India's envoy, Ruchira Kamboj, said that "the entire Global South has suffered substantial collateral damage" from the war and that "pressing issues" were not addressed …

India abstains on UNGA resolution that condemns Russia's "illegal" referenda to annex parts of Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains on UNGA resolution that condemns Russia's "illegal" referenda to annex parts of Ukraine

India TV News  

Ukraine Russia War: India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Wednesday that condemned Russia's "illegal" referenda and attempts to annex parts of Ukraine, saying New Delhi's decision is "consistent" with its "well thought out national position" and the country stands ready to support all efforts aimed at de-escalation while underlining the importance of peaceful solution …

India goes against Russia at UNGA, rejects demand for secret ballot on Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

India goes against Russia at UNGA, rejects demand for secret ballot on Ukraine

Live Mint  

India voted in favour of a public vote on the draft resolution along with more than 100 other countries, rejecting Russia's plan for a secret ballot in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution to denounce Moscow's "illegal" annexation of four areas of Ukraine. After 107 UN members, including India, voted in favour of a recorded vote, Moscow's request …

At UNGA, India votes to reject Russia’s demand for secret ballot on draft resolution on Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

At UNGA, India votes to reject Russia’s demand for secret ballot on draft resolution on Ukraine

The Hindu  

India voted to reject Russia’s demand for a secret ballot in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution to condemn Moscow’s “illegal” annexation of four regions of Ukraine, with New Delhi favouring a public vote on the text along with over 100 other nations. The 193-member UN General Assembly on Monday, October 10, 2022 voted on a motion by …

all is not well with the indian economy | the view from india
2 years, 2 months ago

all is not well with the indian economy | the view from india

The Hindu  

The World Bank has revised its estimation of growth in the Indian economy from its initial expectation of 8.7% this year to a gloomier outlook of just 6.5%, citing the worsening external environment. India, China, and human rights at UN forums After the recent vote on Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council that we looked at in last week’s …

MEA explains why India abstained at UNHRC from voting on draft resolution against China
2 years, 2 months ago

MEA explains why India abstained at UNHRC from voting on draft resolution against China

Firstpost  

India on Thursday abstained from voting against China on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the human rights situation in the country’s volatile north-western Xinjiang province New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday reiterated that India remains committed to all basic human rights and stressed that country-specific resolutions were never …

India Abstains from Voting in UNHRC Proposal Calling for Discussion on China’s Treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang
2 years, 2 months ago

India Abstains from Voting in UNHRC Proposal Calling for Discussion on China’s Treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang

News 18  

India on Thursday abstained from voting in the UN Human Rights Commission proposal by Western nations who sought a debate on the alleged mistreatment of Uyghurs minorities in China’s Xinjiang region. Observers say the rejection was a setback to accountability efforts, challenging the credibility of the UN as well the West’s moral authority on human rights. India’s abstinence is in …

India abstains from UN vote on Uighur Muslims, gives relief to China
2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains from UN vote on Uighur Muslims, gives relief to China

Firstpost  

The motion brought by US, Britain and Canada at the UN got 17 votes in favor and 19 against while 11 countries did not take part in the UNHRC vote New York: The efforts of the US and Western countries to bring a resolution against China on the situation of Uighur Muslims in the United Nations Human Rights Council suffered …

Russia seeks secret UN vote on condemning Ukraine annexation
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia seeks secret UN vote on condemning Ukraine annexation

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia called for a secret ballot vote next week on a Western-backed resolution that would condemn its “attempted illegal annexation” of part of four Ukrainian regions and demand that Moscow immediately reverse its actions. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said in a six-page letter to all other U.N. ambassadors obtained by The Associated Press that the U.N. legal counsel …

Treatment of Uyghur Muslims: India among 11 nations to abstain on vote against China at UNHRC
2 years, 2 months ago

Treatment of Uyghur Muslims: India among 11 nations to abstain on vote against China at UNHRC

India Today  

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a draft resolution at the 51st Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang region. A tweet by the UN Human Rights Council read, "Draft resolution A/HRC/51/L.6 on holding a debate on the situation of human rights in the Xinjiang Uyghur …

India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at Human Rights Council
2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at Human Rights Council

The Hindu  

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a resolution on Sri Lanka at the U.N. Human Rights Council, while observing that Sri Lanka’s progress in implementing commitments on the 13th Amendment, meaningful devolution, and early provincial elections remains “inadequate”. Further, India has “taken note” of the Sri Lankan government’s commitments on the implementation of commitments “in the spirit of the …

The View from India | India’s stand on the Ukraine conflict
2 years, 2 months ago

The View from India | India’s stand on the Ukraine conflict

The Hindu  

Last week, India was among four countries that abstained on a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council condemning the “referenda” organised by Russia in four regions. Hours before Friday afternoon’s voting in New York, Russian President Vladimir Putin “annexed” four regions inside Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders - Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk and Donetsk. The reason for this was Prime …

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