UN Passes Resolution Opposing Torture — Three Countries Vote Against

The United Nations has adopted a resolution calling for an end to “torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and punishment.”

The vote reflected overwhelming international support, with the vast majority of member states backing the measure.

However, three countries voted against the resolution:

• The United States 

• Israel 

• Argentina 

The resolution is part of ongoing UN efforts to reinforce global norms against torture and uphold international human rights standards. The voting outcome has drawn attention due to the small number of dissenting states against a widely supported humanitarian commitment.