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Maldives absence from UN vote on mass atrocities draws fierce criticism

Maldives absence from UN vote on mass atrocities draws fierce criticism

By Maldives Times 4 min read

The Maldives’ absence from a UN vote on the prevention of mass atrocities amid global concern over the exodus of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar has drawn fierce criticism with the opposition speculating that the move was dictated by China. On Friday, 113 countries voted in favour of including a debate on ‘The Responsibility to Protect […]