Iranian protesters clash with security forces Image: ABACA/PA THE UNITED NATIONS’ top rights body will hold an urgent meeting this week to consider launching an international investigation into the deadly crackdown on mass protests rocking Iran.
At least 378 people, including 47 children, have been killed in the crackdown since Amini’s death, according to the Norway-based group Iran Human Rights . ‘Gender dimensions’ During Thursday’s session, diplomats will consider a draft resolution presented by Germany and Iceland calling on the council to create a high-level international investigation to probe all alleged violations connected with the ongoing protests in Iran.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who will be present for the session, stressed recently on Twitter that such an investigation is vital because we “know how important it is for the victims that those responsible are held accountable.” The support of 16 of the Human Rights Council’s 47 members — more than a third — is required to convene a special session.
The Human Rights Council has seen growing push-back from countries including China, Russia and Iran against often Western-led efforts to hold individual countries to account for alleged violations.
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