New resolution on Sri Lanka adopted at United Nations Human Rights Council with 20 votes in favour

The new resolution on ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’ A/HRC/51/5, that was presented at the 51st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council has been adopted.

Votes In Favor: 20

Votes Against: 07

Abstentions: 20

Sri Lanka has categorically rejected the resolution.

Voted in Favor:

1. Argentina
2. Armenia
3. Czech Republic
4. Finland
5. France
6. Germany
7. Honduras
8. Lithuania
9. Luxembourg
10. Malawi
11. Marshall Islands
12. Mexico
13. Mentenegro
14. Netherlands
15. Paraguay
16. Poland
17. Republic Korea
18. Ukraine
19. UK of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
20. United States of America

Votes Against:

1. Bolivia
2. China
3. Cuba
4. Eritrea
5. Pakistan
6. Uzbekistan
7. Venezuela

Abstentions:

1. Benin
2. Brazil
3. Cameroon
4. Ivory Coast
5. Gabon
6. Gambia
7. India
8. Indonesia
9. Japan
10. Kazakhstan
11. Libya
12. Malaysia
13. Mauritania
14. Namibia
15. Nepal
16. Qatar
17. Senegal
18. Somalia
19. Sudan
20. United Arab Emirates

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