UN rights council set to hold urgent debate Friday on Iran school strike

Published
0

The UN Human Rights Council is ready to hold a second urgent debate this week linked to the Middle East war, focused on a deadly strike on an Iranian school in Minab, AFP reports.

Council president Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro told the United Nations’ top rights body that the council bureau had examined a request by Iran, China and Cuba for an urgent debate in connection with the airstrike on a school in the southern city of Minab on February 28, and “concluded that said urgent debate could be accommodated on Friday”.

The council would be asked to validate the decision later today, he said.

People walk next to pictures of child victims killed in strikes, in Tehran, Iran on March 24, 2026. — Reuters
People walk next to pictures of child victims killed in strikes, in Tehran, Iran on March 24, 2026. — Reuters

Opinion

Editorial

Referendum talk
14 Nov, 2026

Referendum talk

THERE is quite a bit of noise and confusion emanating from Islamabad on the question of new provinces. The defence...
Mineral wealth
14 Nov, 2026

Mineral wealth

PAKISTAN’S mineral wealth offers an opportunity to attract investment, earn foreign exchange and support long-term...
Late diagnosis
14 Nov, 2026

Late diagnosis

AS we mark World Diabetes Day today, Pakistan faces a troubling question: how many people are living with diabetes...
Climate challenges
Updated 13 Nov, 2026

Climate challenges

Pakistan cannot afford to confront its climate crises one disaster, one season and one international summit at a time.
Under fire
Updated 13 Nov, 2026

Under fire

KP police are increasingly vulnerable as they play a frontline role in ongoing operations against terrorists.
Used car imports
13 Nov, 2026

Used car imports

THE government’s effort to restrict used car imports appears to be faltering. So suggest the numbers. Despite...