US resolution passed.

Thursday, 21 March 2013 - 16:09

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The US lead draft resolution was adopted at the 22^nd UNHRC session held in Geneva today by a majority of 12 votes.

25 countries voted for the proposal while 13 countries voted against the proposal. 8 countries abstained from voting.

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