Geneva: The 47 member states of the UN Human Rights Council have agreed to convene an urgent session on Wednesday to assess the impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East on human rights. This decision marks a significant development as the international community seeks to address the human rights implications of the conflict.
According to Jordan News Agency, Council President Siddhartha Riza Suryodipuro announced that the session aims "to discuss the war in the region." The proposal for this urgent session received backing from China and Cuba, highlighting the global concern regarding the situation. The Council is expected to conduct a vote on this matter later on Friday, which will determine the course of action in addressing the human rights challenges posed by the conflict.