Speaking in New York, Ms Bishop praised the 15-0 vote and demanded a ceasefire in the area around the crash site.
“Our nation is devastated by the loss of so many Australians – thirty seven people who called Australia home. They were travelling home from Europe,” Ms Bishop said in her speech.
“I cannot begin to fathom the pain and anguish their family and friends are experiencing. But grief is now accompanied by outrage as we witness grotesque violations at the crash site.”
Ms Bishop said the 298 victims must be treated with dignity and brought back to their homes so they could be laid to rest.
“Our resolution demands that armed groups in control of the crash site provide safe access immediately to allow for the recovery of the bodies, and that these armed groups stop any actions that compromise the integrity of the crash site. This is imperative.”
