During its initial oral update to the Human Rights Council on Wednesday, the fact-finding mission criticized the overall state of human rights in the Islamic Republic, particularly in relation to women and girls. The mission was established following last year’s widespread riots in Iran.
Speaking at the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, representatives from various nations rejected the mission, considering it a politically-driven move aimed at exerting pressure on the Islamic Republic.
“A campaign of fake news about Iran has been launched,” stated the Venezuelan representative, dismissing the report as an example of the UN Human Rights Council's biased and politically-motivated approach.
The Russian representative discredited statements made by representatives from several Western countries against Iran and urged the use of courteous and respectful language. “This session is intended to discuss the human rights situation in Iran, not other security matters.”
Denying the human rights allegations against Iran, the Russian representative highlighted that “sanctions have inflicted harm on Iranian citizens.”
The Chinese representative called upon the Human Rights Council to act with impartiality, affirming that “Iran has adhered to its obligations.”
Stressing that political manipulation does not promote human rights, the envoy stated, “This institution's role should be based on objectivity, not selectivity."
The North Korean representative insisted, “We reject the ongoing utilization of any committee driven by political motives.”
Likewise, the Syrian representative dismissed the establishment of the fact-finding mission on Iran as an unproductive process and expressed gratitude for Iran's dedication to human rights obligations.
Additionally, representatives from Belarus, Nicaragua, and Zimbabwe also rejected the fact-finding mission on Iran and its findings.
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