Enforced Disappearances Bill passed in Parliament

by editorenglish March 7, 2018

written by editorenglish March 7, 2018

International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance Bill was today passed in Parliament with fifty-three votes in favour.

Sixteen Parliamentarians voted against the Bill.

Courtesy: Daily Mirror

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