UN Council speaks out against sanctions

UN-Menschenrechtsrat - Sitzung in Genf 160919 -- GENEVA, Sept. 19, 2016 -- Delegates hold a general debate on the report of Syria during the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council HRC in Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 19, 2016. The 33rd session of the HRC started on Sept. 13 and will end on Sept. 30. zf SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-HRC-SYRIA REPORT XuxJinquan PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

The UN Human Rights Council has voted against imposing unilateral sanctions on countries without a majority in the UN. China, unsurprisingly, voted in favor of the resolution tabled by Azerbaijan. This shows: The rift between the West and emerging countries is growing.

Frank Sieren

Last updated: 24. July 2025

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