UNCLAS DUBLIN 000318

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: UNHRC PDEM EUN
SUBJECT: IRELAND: BELARUS RESOLUTION AT THE UNCHR

REF: STATE 41971

On March 10, Emboff delivered reftel draft resolution to Leah
Hoctor, Human Rights Desk Officer at the Department of
Foreign Affairs. Hoctor said that upon initial review of the
draft of the Belarus Resolution, the staff of the Human
Rights section has no areas of concern and is following the
EU lead on this issue. She said she will circulate the draft
and discuss it with EU colleagues, but offers no comments or
changes at this time.
BENTON