The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution, with 28 countries in favor, condemning the recent burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
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The resolution aimed to prevent religious hatred without curtailing free speech. Notably, the US and EU opposed the resolution, while seven countries abstained. Non-Western nations united against intolerance, challenging Western claims of tolerance. Notably, India joined non-Western nations in supporting the resolution, highlighting growing solidarity against religious intolerance
#HRC53¦ The Human Rights Council this morning adopted a resolution in which it condemned and strongly rejected any advocacy & manifestation of religious hatred, including the recent public & premedicated acts of desecration of the Holy Quran.
— United Nations Geneva (@UNGeneva) July 12, 2023
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