Tag: UN resolution to safeguard religious places

Condemns all acts of violence and destruction directed against religious places around the world By Abdul Bari Masoud New York/ New Delhi:  In the wake of growing attacks on religious places in many parts of the world, the United Nations on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution asking member countries to safeguard religious sites and to promote a culture of tolerance and peace at all levels. It also asked the Secretary‑General to convene a global conference on the subject. The resolution was sponsored by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan and...