Cablegate: Resolution On "Condemning the Use of Rape As An

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC UN PHUM KWMN SOCI
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ON "CONDEMNING THE USE OF RAPE AS AN
INSTRUMENT OF STATE POLICY" DEMARCHE DELIVERED

REF: STATE 135255

(U) As instructed (reftel), Poloff conveyed on September 26
points and draft resolution text on condemning the use of
rape as an instrument of state policy to MFA International
Organizations and Conferences Department Human Rights
Division Deputy Chief Li Nan. Li said she could offer no
immediate reply, but China would seriously consider
supporting or co-sponsoring the resolution.
Randt

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