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UN body approves Pakistan-led motion on religious hatred after Quran burning
The United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday approved a contentious resolution on religious hatred in the wake of the burning of a Quran in Sweden.
The resolution was opposed by the United States and the European Union who say it conflicts with their view on human rights and freedom of expression.
Twenty-eight countries voted in favor, 12 voted against and seven countries abstained.
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The motion, brought by Pakistan in response to last month’s incident, was seeking to pass the resolution for the UN rights chief to publish a report on the topic and call on states to review their laws and plug gaps that may “impede the prevention and prosecution of acts and advocacy of religious hatred.”
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