The resolution presented by Pakistan and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in the United Nations Human Rights Council against the unholy courage of burning the Holy Quran in Sweden was approved by majority opinion despite the opposition of the United States and the European Union.
According to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), a resolution against religious hatred and bigotry was presented, which was discussed today. This resolution was presented in the context of the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
The United States and the European Union opposed the resolution saying it contradicted their position on human rights and freedom of expression.
Six other countries, including Britain, France, Germany and Finland, also opposed the resolution in support of the position of the United States and the European Union.
However, due to Pakistan’s effective diplomatic efforts, apart from Islamic countries, India, China, Argentina, Bolivia, Cameroon, Cuba, Gambia, Ivory Coast; South Africa, Ukraine and Vietnam supported. Based on which the resolution was approved.
In addition, Chile, Georgia, Honduras, Mexico, Nepal and Paraguay abstained from voting. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said through video conference that the act of burning the Holy Quran is an act of inciting religious hatred, discrimination and violence.
The attempt was made with the approval and apology of the Swedish government. The foreign minister added that the international community and international organizations must take joint action against this heinous attempt.
The ministers of Saudi Arabia, Iran and Indonesia also supported the Pakistani foreign minister. Volker Turk, the head of the United Nations Human Rights, said in his speech that provocative actions against Muslims as well as other religions or minorities are aggressive, irresponsible.
And wrong. The Swedish government condemned the burning of the Koran by calling it “Islamophobic” but with
