Somalia’s Decision to Abstain from Vote on Srebrenica Genocide Resolution Sparks Controversy at UN Assembly
At the UN General Assembly, Somalia surprised everyone by not voting on a resolution to recognize July 11 as the day to remember the Srebrenica genocide. People are curious about Somalia's decision to abstain from the vote. The resolution passed with 84 countries in favor, but Somalia, Morocco, and Israel did not vote. Instead, 19 countries opposed the resolution, and 68 countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Sudan, chose to abstain.
The Srebrenica genocide is a tragic event in European history, and the global…