47 member states, 28 voted in favor of the resolution, while 6 opposed it, and 13 abstained from voting.
UN Human Rights Council approves Pakistan’s resolution supporting Palestinians. The United Nations Human Rights Council has endorsed Pakistan’s resolution advocating for the rights of Palestinians, condemning the Zionist state’s atrocities against them.
The resolution, supported by a majority of member states, emphasizes holding Israel accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity. It specifically urges for an immediate ceasefire and the provision of emergency humanitarian aid in Gaza, where civilians have been severely affected by the ongoing conflict.
Media reports reveal that out of the 47 member states, 28 voted in favor of the resolution, while 6 opposed it, and 13 abstained from voting.
The resolution underscores the urgency of halting arms sales to Israel, highlighting the grave risk of genocide faced by Palestinian civilians amidst the relentless Israeli aggression in Gaza.
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Furthermore, the resolution calls for a cessation of arms, ammunition, and military equipment transfers to Israel, as well as to other countries involved in the conflict.
Notably, Pakistan presented this resolution on behalf of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
