UN RIGHTS CHIEF DEMANDS JUSTICE OVER IRAN SCHOOL BOMBING
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The deadly bombing of a school in Iran has drawn strong condemnation from the United Nations Human Rights Council, with the UN rights chief calling for justice and a swift, transparent investigation.
Speaking at an urgent debate, Volker Türk said the February 28 strike on an elementary school in Minab evoked “visceral horror,” stressing that no conflict justifies the killing of schoolchildren.
“The images of bombed-out classrooms and grieving parents showed clearly who pays the highest price for war: civilians,” he said, noting that about 168 pupils, teachers, staff, and relatives were reportedly killed.
Preliminary findings from a US military investigation, reported by The New York Times, indicate that a Tomahawk cruise missile struck the school due to a targeting error.
Türk emphasised that responsibility lies with those who carried out the attack to ensure a prompt, impartial, and transparent investigation. He urged the United States to conclude its probe quickly and make the findings public.
“There must be justice for the terrible harm done,” he said.
The debate, requested by Iran, China, and Cuba, marks the second urgent session this week focused on the Middle East conflict. Earlier, the 47-member council adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries and calling for reparations to victims.
Friday’s session did not include a draft resolution but underscored growing international concern over civilian casualties and accountability in the ongoing conflict.
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