Many of the abstentions and 'no' votes were cast by member states that said they are opposed to resolutions that single out specific countries for censure.
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To date, Egypt's government has escaped broad public censurefor the restrictions it imposes on the border with Gaza.
It was later confirmed Pietersen would not face censurefor the hesitation, but match referee Jeff Crowe did admit the referral rule may have to be changed.