UN passes resolution condemning human rights violations against Iran

The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly last evening adopted a resolution on human rights violations in Iran by 85 votes. The text of the resolution was prepared by Canada: The increase in executions, especially the execution of juveniles who have not yet reached the legal age and public executions, the detention and torture of political and civil activists and dual citizens, the disregard for the rights of women and children, and the lack of access of prisoners to health services are among the points included in the resolution against Iran.

In this resolution, the UN called on Iran to hold the upcoming presidential elections freely and in an "open" political space.

35 members of the General Assembly opposed the resolution, and 63 others abstained from voting.

Cuba, North Korea, Pakistan and Syria voted against the resolution.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry rejects the aforementioned resolution and has accused countries that have expressed concern about human rights violations in Iran of colluding and colluding with each other against the Islamic Republic.

Bahram Qasemi, spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, told domestic news agencies:

"The resolution was drafted and approved without considering the realities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, based solely on a selective, confrontational approach and with specific political goals."

The Canadian representative, however, has denied such accusations and stated that the purpose of the UN human rights resolution against Iran is not political, but rather was prepared and passed with the intention of ensuring that Iranians enjoy their rights.

Britain has also emphasized the weakness of the rule of law in Iran.

Saudi Arabia's representative, Abdullah Moalemi, also said that, contrary to tradition, he voted for this resolution "for the sake of the Iranian people."

The Iranian Foreign Ministry, however, has accused the countries supporting the resolution of abusing UN mechanisms to pressure the Islamic Republic.

Source: Goya