"David Littman, reading a joint declaration by two NGOs, the Association for World Education and the International Humanist and Ethical Union, had highlighted the plight of women in countries which apply Sharia law, including the death penalty by stoning for alleged adultery.
His words sparked a furious response from Arab and Islamic members of the council, with Egyptian ambassador Amr Roshdy declaring: "Islam won't be crucified before this Council".
The chair intervened to say that "this Council is not prepared to discuss religious matters in depth," and warned Littman he would be interrupted should he try to raise the issue again.
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Mention of human rights for women is just too threatening, it would seem.
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