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SL abstains on UNGA resolution on humanitarian consequences of Ukraine war

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Sri Lanka abstained on the resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on the humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine by Russia.

The resolution that was adopted in the 193-member Assembly was passed with 140 members in favour, five against and 38 abstentions, including Sri Lanka.

The 193-member General Assembly resumed its 11th Emergency Special Session on Ukraine and voted on a draft resolution Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against war-torn eastern European country.

The resolution also focussed on the siege of Ukrainian cities, particularly Mariupol, that has worsened the humanitarian crisis and hampered evacuation efforts.

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  • N.M. Perera Friday, 25 March 2022 02:32 PM

    Putin must perish in Hell. For sure our Leaders too will perish for sure.

    Mr Ukraine Friday, 25 March 2022 03:35 PM

    What's the part that Udayangana played ?

    Karalasingam Sivalingam Friday, 25 March 2022 04:25 PM

    Not a wise move. Path opened to lose GSP facility.

    Karalasingam Sivalingam Friday, 25 March 2022 04:26 PM

    Get Russion oil at half rate to justify SriLankan stand.

    BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 25 March 2022 04:38 PM

    Looks like Maldives has more balls than Sri Lanka.

    Jef Friday, 25 March 2022 06:22 PM

    Putin is the ideal candidate along our friend xi that combination will turn once again sri lanka paradise food for thought we shouldn't play a part in world politics thats wise decision

    Che Friday, 25 March 2022 06:50 PM

    Opportunistic to abstain

    Citizen Friday, 25 March 2022 10:58 PM

    Yes .. when Sri Lanka is invaded no should open the mouth,

    Shan Monday, 28 March 2022 07:01 AM

    This shows the spinelessness in Sri Lankan politics in international scene as well. Traitors to human rights and decency, so called buddhist nation. Shame to be a Sri Lankan.


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