Following backlash, US clarifies UN vote on "death penalty
"We voted against that resolution because of broader concerns with the resolution’s approach in condemning the death penalty in all circumstances," Nauert said. Join the HuffPost Community. Membership connects you to a movement of readers who believe good journalism builds a better world. US votes against UN resolution condemning gay sex death penalty
T. Porter, WHY DID THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION VOTE AGAINST U.N. MOTION CONDEMNING GAY DEATH PENALTY?, Newsweek, October 4, ; C. D’Angelo, US Rejects UN Resolution Condemning Death Penalty For LGBTQ People, Other Groups, Huffington Post, October 3, ; S. Peters, Trump Administration Explains Vote Against United Nations Resolution, Human Rights Campaign, October 3, ; T. Mohn, Death. The U. State Department responded Tuesday to questions as to why it opposed a United Nations resolution that condemns the discriminatory use of the death penalty, such as in cases of adultery and same-sex relations. 
US votes against UN resolution condemning gay sex death
On September 29, the United States joined Botswana, Burundi, Egypt, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, China, India, Iraq, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in opposing a Human Rights Council resolution that specifically condemned the use of the death penalty as a punishment for consensual same sex relations. The non-binding resolution passed anyway, with overwhelming support from. Department of State clarified its "no" vote on a United Nations resolution condemning the death penalty for "same-sex relations" and other acts. Human Rights Council with 27 nations voting in favor, 13 voting against and seven abstentions.
The shocking US vote not to condemn the death penalty for
The US is one of just 13 countries to have voted against a United Nations resolution condemning the death penalty for having gay sex. Although the vote passed, America joined countries such as. The non-binding resolution passed anyway, with overwhelming support from Europe, Latin America and other democracies around the world. But it did note that poor people and minorities are disproportionately subject to it.
Trump Administration Explains Vote Against United Nations
By voting no on a UN resolution with a provision condemning the death penalty as a punishment for LGBT individuals, the Trump administration has moved further away from the cause of human rights. The US is one of just 13 countries to have voted against a United Nations resolution condemning the death penalty for having gay sex. Although the vote passed, America joined countries such as China , Iraq and Saudi Arabia in opposing the move. 
Why Did the US Vote Against a UN Resolution Condemning the
"The United States voted against this resolution because of broader concerns with the resolution’s approach in condemning the death penalty in all circumstances and calling for its abolition," she said. .
Haley tries, fails to explain UN vote against rebuking use of
United States rejects UN resolution condemning use of death penalty to target LGBTQ people So far, no explanation has been given. “As our representative to the Human Rights Council said last Friday, the United States is disappointed to have voted against that resolution,” Nauert said at a press briefing Tuesday. . US Rejects UN Resolution Condemning Death Penalty For LGBTQ
The United States joined countries like Iraq and Botswana in voting against a United Nations resolution that, among other things, condemns the use of the death penalty against LGBTQ people. The U.N. Human Rights Council passed the measure on Friday, with 27 countries voting in favor and 13 against. .