Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity
- A key U.N. General Assembly committee adopted a resolution for negotiations on the first-ever treaty on preventing and punishing crimes against humanity after Russia dropped amendments that would have derailed the effort.
- The resolution, approved by consensus, includes all 193-member U.N. nations and is expected to be adopted in a General Assembly final vote on Dec. 4.
- Richard Dicker from Human Rights Watch called the agreement to negotiate a new treaty an "historic achievement that was a long time coming.
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Helena Independent Record
Panel paves way for crimes against humanity pact
UNITED NATIONS — A key U.N. General Assembly committee adopted a resolution late Friday paving the way for negotiations on a first-ever treaty on preventing and punishing crimes against humanity after Russia dropped amendments that would have derailed the effort.
The Billings Gazette
News & RecordUN panel paves way for treaty
UNITED NATIONS — A key U.N. General Assembly committee adopted a resolution late Friday paving the way for negotiations on a first-ever treaty on preventing and punishing crimes against humanity after Russia dropped amendments that would have derailed the effort.
Member States of the United Nations approved by consensus resolution to negotiate the creation of a convention on crimes against humanity. Russia showed reservations but agreed.
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Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A key U.N. General Assembly committee adopted a resolution late Friday paving the way for negotiations on a first-ever treaty on preventing and punishing crimes against humanity after Russia dropped amendments that would have derailed the effort. The resolution was approved by consensus by the assembly’s legal committee, which includes all […]
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