The United Nations Human Rights Council approved a disputed resolution on religious hatred in the wake of the burning of a Quran in Sweden, APA reports citing Reuters.
The resolution, introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), calls for the U.N. rights chief to publish a report on religious hatred and for states to review their laws and plug gaps that may impede the prevention and prosecution of acts and advocacy of religious hatred.
It was strongly opposed by the United States and the European Union, who say it conflicts with their view on human rights and freedom of expression.
Twenty-eight countries voted in favor, 12 voted against and seven countries abstained.
An Iraqi immigrant to Sweden burned the Quran outside a Stockholm Mosque last month, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and demands by Muslim states for action.
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