United Nations rapporteurs: Anti-Islam sentiments raise concern. U.N.
General Assembly adopted a resolution entitled: “Measures to combat Islamophobia” 115 countries voted in favor of the draft resolution submitted by Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. 44 countries abstained from voting. No country voted against the resolution, which calls, among other things, for the appointment of a UN special envoy tocombat Islamophobia. The statement also stressed that it is appalling that Israel continues to prevent the delivery of adequate humanitarian aid to the Muslim-majority civilian population in Gaza.