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UNHRC adopts resolution condemning Israel’s ‘war crimes’ in Gaza; India, 12 other countries abstain
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UNHRC adopts resolution condemning Israel’s ‘war crimes’ in Gaza; India, 12 other countries abstain

India TV News  

India on Friday abstained from a resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council calling for Israel to be held accountable for the alleged war crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. In the resolution adopted on Friday, the UNHRC condemned Israel for the war in Gaza, however, did not make any mention of Hamas or its crimes on …

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India abstains from voting on draft resolution in UNHRC on human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang: Sources
2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains from voting on draft resolution in UNHRC on human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang: Sources

India TV News  

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang province, sources said. The draft resolution on “holding a debate on the situation of human rights in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China” was rejected in the 47-member Council after 17 …

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India abstains from voting on UNHRC resolution to probe alleged crimes during Gaza conflict
3 years, 6 months ago

India abstains from voting on UNHRC resolution to probe alleged crimes during Gaza conflict

India Today  

India was among 14 countries that abstained from voting on a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council to launch an investigation into alleged violations and crimes during the 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. "The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted a resolution on ensuring respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the …

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Why India's Vote Against Sri Lanka in UNHRC in 2012 and 2013 Should be Seen as an Aberration
3 years, 8 months ago

Why India's Vote Against Sri Lanka in UNHRC in 2012 and 2013 Should be Seen as an Aberration

News 18  

India has continued its stand of supporting Sri Lanka in UNHRC and has once again abstained from the voting process on a resolution demanding war crime investigation against the Sri Lankan government and its army. In 2013, repeating its 2012 stand, while voting for the UNHRC Resolution 22/1 on war crimes which was drafted again by the US against Sri …

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Explainer: What the UNHRC resolution means for Sri Lanka
3 years, 8 months ago

Explainer: What the UNHRC resolution means for Sri Lanka

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups say the human rights resolution is a critical step in seeking justice for victims of war crimes and a ‘huge blow’ for Colombo. Rights groups say the decision is a critical step in gaining justice for victims of war crimes and could have significant implications for the current Sri Lankan government. The resolution allows the UN “to collect, …

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UNHRC Adopts Resolution Against Sri Lanka's Rights Record; Pak, China Vote in Favour
3 years, 9 months ago

UNHRC Adopts Resolution Against Sri Lanka's Rights Record; Pak, China Vote in Favour

News 18  

The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday adopted a resolution against Sri Lanka's rights record, in a setback to Colombo, which made determined efforts to garner international support ahead of the voting. Sri Lanka described the draft resolution as "unwarranted, unjustified and in violations of the relevant articles of the United Nations' Charter" India urged that the government …

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'Shocked to hear Lanka's claims': Stalin urges Centre to support UN resolution against Sri Lanka
3 years, 9 months ago

'Shocked to hear Lanka's claims': Stalin urges Centre to support UN resolution against Sri Lanka

India Today  

DMK president MK Stalin released a statement on Sunday amid reports that Lanka was hopeful of India's support at the UNHRC session, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'silence' over the issue has sent a big 'shock' among Tamilians. Stalin said he was shocked to hear Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary claim that he expected India to vote in favour of …

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DMK's MK Stalin urges PM Modi-led Centre to support UN resolution against Sri Lanka
3 years, 9 months ago

DMK's MK Stalin urges PM Modi-led Centre to support UN resolution against Sri Lanka

India Today  

DMK president MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support the United Nations’ resolution against Sri Lanka for its war crimes and human rights violations. MK Stalin released a statement on Sunday amid reports that Lanka was hopeful of India's support at the UNHRC session, saying that PM Modi's 'silence' over the issue has sent a big 'shock' …

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