UN General Assembly on Wednesday, November 25,
adopted a resolution which seeks to protect those who
face risks and attacks for their work to defend and promote
human rights.

The resolution includes a number of new, important and
substantive provisions, including as to the vital role of
advocacy and the work of human rights defenders in
contributing to sustainable
development and the realisation of economic, social and
cultural rights, and as to the responsibilities of business
enterprises with respect to engaging, consulting and
protecting defenders.

Russia, China, Nigeria, Kenya,Myanmar and South Africa
were among countries that voted against the resolution.
Nigeria said that they saw 'no need' for the resolution,
effectively denying the importance of independent civil
society and dissent to democracy and development. China
explained that it had ‘no choice’ but to vote against it as
'certain western countries' use the protection of defenders
as an excuse to 'interfere in the internal affairs of
developing countries and disrupt their social stability'.
While congratulating the 144 countries that stood with
human rights defenders, International Service for Human
Rights, Programme Manager and Legal Counsel.
Madeleine Sinclair said they are disappointed with the 14
countries that voted against the resolution and those who
declined.

"We are extremely disappointed that 14 countries voted
against the text and that a further 40 States took the
cowardly position of abstaining. We agree with the
Norwegian sponsors of the text who stated that both votes
against the resolution and abstentions amount to a failure
to recognise the important role of defenders and the need
for their protection."

"It is particularly disappointing to see current and
incoming members of the Human Rights Council either
abstaining or voting no on the resolution. The votes of
South Africa and Myanmar are a complete betrayal of the
many brave human rights defenders who have played such
a vital role in the transitions in those States" she added.

source: http://naijacrane.com/nigeria-russia-china-others-vote-against-un-resolution-to-protect-human-rights-defenders/?ckattempt=1

hmmmmm

lalasticlala FP pls

EndTimePresident

Greed is when you as the OP, becomes the first to comment

hmmm

I have nothing to say


Sometimes we stand in the house of a coward and point at the ruins of the house where a brave man once lived..... Chinua Achebe (1987)


cc Dele Giwa, Ken Sarowiwa

PMB, We thank you for setting us back 32 years ... You and your goons have done very well

Ok

OrIandoOwoh:

Russia, China , Nigeria, Kenya,Myanmar and South Africa
were among countries that voted against the resolution.
Nigeria said that they saw 'no need' for the resolution,
source: http://naijacrane.com/nigeria-russia-china-others-vote-against-un-resolution-to-protect-human-rights-defenders/?ckattempt=1

The awkward moment when you start rolling with the bad guys. PMB watch-out

am begining to see things

am seeing things

U voted an ex brutal dictator that wasn't answerable to anyone then but u expect him to answer u now!

Una de Okay so?

The Thunder wey go fire this dullard dey do Press up for Malta!!!

Good.

That is when some organizations will begin to raise baseless human right alarm on countries , especially ones fighting insurgency , thereby dampening the morale of gallant troupes.

We need help

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OrIandoOwoh:
"We are extremely disappointed that 14 countries voted
against the text and that a further 40 States took the
cowardly position of abstaining.

I hope those that voted against will not be punished or sanctioned; better still we should have joined those that took the
cowardly position of abstaining
We have so many teething problems we are battling at the home front as a nation...

Madam mkk abiola on my mind..

Good! Teamed up with Iran and after, the senile terrorist will be looking for leftover from the west. Kontinew

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Hmmmm

The opposite of Human Right is Buhari

We are in a serious sh.it I tell ya

And so

End Time Gathering..

Ofcos Buhari will vote against the resolution.....lanky tryant


Bob Marly had Buhari in mind when he sang WHO THE CAP FITS

Nobody hears of the baboon-like Osibanjo again....the aso rock MAID has been banished to the aso rock chapel while the hollow-looking gworo addict cruises around the globe like Mungo Park

Nigerians are doomed....two incredulous misfits are lording over the affairs of the country

I am not surprised because......GARBAGE IN-GARBAGE OUT

Seriously?
Ni need for this initiative?
What kinda reps do we have sef?
But they have a point tho.

Not that we would fare any better with the resolution anyway.

Ok

Hmmmmm

OZAOEKPE:
Greed is when you as the OP, becomes the first to comment

Your inability to intellectually contribute is evident in your remarks

It is a pity