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A glaring example of how normalizing relations with perpetrator regimes directly undermines the victims' human rights & justice: In 2016, UNGA adopted A/RES/71/248, establishing a mechanism to assist in holding perpetrators of international crimes committed in Syria accountable. 96 countries voted in favour. Yesterday, UNGA adopted resolution A/77/L.79 establishing a merely humanitarian mechanism to clarify the fate of all missing persons in Syria, without any mandate to hold the perpetrators accountable. 83 countries voted in favour. The number of countries in favour of justice &human rights for all Syrians dropped from 96 to 83. - There could be varied factors, but most notably, the Arab countries who dropped their support are the ones who are normalizing relations with the Syrian government. This is a glaring indicator of how normalizing relations with the Syrian regime undermines human rights & justice for millions of Syrians. This also shows clearly how normalizing relations with perpetrator regimes around the world impacts human rights & justice for countless victims around the world and undermines international justice. The Arab counties are Bahrain, Jordan, Saudia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen as well as Mauritania & Djibouti. Other countries who backed down: Malaysia, Senegal, Thailand, Central African Republic, Guyana, Solomon Islands, Surinam, Trinidad & Tobago, & Belize. - The passage of time, & Russia & China’s growing global influence, could be other factors.