In a rare support, India voted in favour of the Pakistan-sponsored Organisation of Islamic Cooperation resolution against the Quran burnings at the UN Human Rights Council. Pakistan introduced a resolution on behalf of the 57-nation OIC over Quran burning in Sweden last month. The UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution against religious hatred, with 28 countries voting in favour, 12 voting against, and 7 abstaining. However, western countries, including the U.S. And the UK, opposed the Pakistan-sponsored resolution, arguing that it was designed to safeguard religious symbols rather than human rights. Representatives of some countries clapped after the resolution passed. Watch this video to know more. #india #pakistan #quranburnings #un #unhrc #unhumanrightscommission #quran #koran #sweden #oic #pakistan #resolution #organisationofislamiccooperation #us #uk #humanrights #religioushatred Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.
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