Thailand abstains in vote to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council

14 Sept 02:48 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand abstained from a UN General Assembly vote to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, emphasizing the importance of an "inclusive approach" in multilateral regimes.
Thailand was among 58 nations that abstained, while 93 countries voted in favor and 24 voted against the suspension.
The country's representative explained the abstention by highlighting the need for careful consultation, well-founded facts, and evidence from reliable sources before taking action, supporting an independent investigation into alleged human rights atrocities.
Despite abstaining, Thailand expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, urging all parties to comply with international humanitarian law and protect civilians.
Last month, Thailand had voted with 141 nations to condemn Russia’s aggression in Ukraine during an emergency UN General Assembly session.

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