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Only one vote majority for resolution; 24 say
‘yes’, 23 decline to support:
Might overrules right
*China, Russia and Cuba vote in favour
*Abstentions, a plus for Lanka
*‘Misconceived, unwarranted and ill-timed resolution’
*‘Those who live in glass houses are best advised to exercise
caution before throwing stones’
The United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC)
yesterday passed the U S sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka with
24 countries in favour and 15 against with eight abstentions, which
were essentially countries who are supporters of Sri Lanka. This
brought the voting tally to 24 for and 23 against the resolution.
Cuba, China and Russia, strong allies of the country voted against
the resolution.
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