Condemning Airstrikes on Iranian Girls' School: UK's Urgent Plea at UN Human Rights Council
UK demands accountability for deadly attacks on Minab school in Iran, calling it a grave breach of international law and urging protection for children in conflict zones.
The United Kingdom has issued a powerful statement at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, condemning the recent aerial attacks on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' School in Minab, Iran. The UK has described these attacks as a grave breach of international humanitarian law, and has called for urgent action to protect children and educational institutions in conflict zones.
In its statement, the UK expressed deep concern over the deadly strikes that killed and injured numerous students, describing the incident as a deliberate and horrific attack on a defenseless learning institution. The UK government has denounced the violation of the principles of distinction and proportionality that are fundamental to the laws of armed conflict, and has called for a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Fonte: UK Government
