#UNHRC46 resolution on #lka is weak compared to demands of victims & recommendations of @UNHumanRights & @Mbachelet.
Countries supporting #lka govt was lowest in history of #UNHRC - 11 of 47 (23.4%). 29 countries supported #lka govt in 2009, 15 in 2012, 13 in 2013 & 12 in 2014
Countries supporting #lka govt was lowest in history of #UNHRC - 11 of 47 (23.4%). 29 countries supported #lka govt in 2009, 15 in 2012, 13 in 2013 & 12 in 2014
Today, only 5 Asia Pacific, 3 Latin American, 2 African countries & Russia supported #lka govt. No western country supported #lka govt. Majority of African countries (9 of 13) & many Asia Pacific countries (5 of 13) abstained.
Only 7 of the 22 countries that voted for the resolution are from the western group. Majority of Latin American countries (5 of 8) and East European countries (5 of 6) voted for the resolution along with few Asia Pacific and African countries
Despite limitations, hope the resolution can help much delayed accountability for serious crimes against #lka citizens, deter future violations & promote reconciliation. And offer hope to survivors, victim families & strengthen their struggles for truth, justice, rights & dignity
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