India abstain

Human rights of people of Xinjiang should be respected and guaranteed: India on abstaining from UNHRC vote against China's treatment of Uyghurs

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the alleged mistreatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang province of China.

Oct 07, 2022, 20:17 PM IST

Treatment of Uyghur Muslims: India abstain from voting against China at UNHRC

The draft resolution was rejected in the 47-member Council after 17 members voted in favour, 19 members voted against, including China, and 11 abstentions, including India, Brazil, Mexico and Ukraine. 

Oct 06, 2022, 23:28 PM IST

UN votes by strong majority to demand end to Syria carnage, India abstains

The UN General Assembly on Friday demanded an immediate ceasefire in Syria and urgent aid deliveries in a resolution adopted by a strong majority as Syrian forces launched another assault on Aleppo.

Dec 10, 2016, 07:42 AM IST