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UN Human Rights Council Approves Pakistan-Led Motion On Religious Hatred | Developing

The United Nations Human Rights Council approved a disputed resolution on religious hatred in the wake of desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden. The resolution, introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the 57-nation OIC, calls for the UN rights chief to publish a report on religious hatred and for states to review their laws and plug gaps that may “impede the prevention and prosecution of acts and advocacy of religious hatred”. It was strongly opposed by the United States and the European Union, who say it conflicts with their view on human rights and freedom of expression. While condemning the desecration of the Holy Quran, they argued the OIC initiative was designed to safeguard religious symbols rather than human rights. The vote’s outcome marks a major defeat for Western countries at a time when the OIC has unprecedented clout in the council, the only body made up of governments to protect human rights worldwide. Twenty-eight countries voted in favour, 12 voted against, and seven countries abstained. Representatives of some countries clapped after the resolution passed. Official Facebook:   / dawndotcom   Official Twitter:   / dawn_com   Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram:   / dawnnewsenglish   #swedenissue #swedenquranburning #unhumanrightscouncil #foreignministry #livenewspakistan #pakistannews #news #pakistanlivenews #latestnews #latestnewspakistan #pakistannewstoday #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews