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