UN Declares Aug. 22 International Day Of Victims Of Religious Violence

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PRESIDENT BUHARI SPEAKS AT THE UNGA73 PIX 2. President Muhammadu Buhari speaking at the United National General Assembly 73 Session in New York. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. SEPT 25 2018.

The UN General Assembly on Tuesday, declared Aug,. 22 , as International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.

This followed the adoption of draft Resolution A/73/L85 tabled by Poland with support from several other countries.

The supporting states include the core group consisting of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Nigeria, Pakistan and the United States.

Details later (NAN)

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