Geneva: Ambassador Abdullah Abdulatif Abdullah, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva, delivered a statement on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council. The statement supported a request to convene an urgent debate to address the unlawful Iranian attacks and their human rights implications.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the statement highlighted that since 28 February 2026, Iran has initiated unjustified military attacks targeting several countries, including Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. These attacks have affected civilians and critical infrastructure, resulting in casualties and significant damage, impacting essential systems sustaining civilian life.
The statement also expressed concerns over the safety of air and maritime navigation, especially in the Strait of Hormuz, and the repercussions on supply chains and global energy market stability. It emphasized that these actions violate international law, the United Nations Charter, international human rights law, and international humanitarian law, posing a direct threat to regional and international peace and security.
The statement noted the international community's clear stance, citing condemnation by the United Nations Secretary-General and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which denounced the attacks as a breach of international law and a serious threat to peace and security.
The statement stressed the urgency of convening the debate due to the escalating situation, calling for an immediate cessation of the attacks, adherence to international law, and protection of civilians. It underscored the Human Rights Council's crucial role in addressing these issues and urged delegations to support the request to enhance regional security and stability.