HRC60: Qatar reiterates condemnation of Israeli attack, urges accountability and mediation support

Geneva: The State of Qatar participated on Tuesday in an emergency session within the 60th United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC60), regarding the...

Geneva: The State of Qatar participated on Tuesday in an emergency session within the 60th United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC60), regarding the treacherous Israeli assault that targeted Doha.

The Qatari delegation to the session was headed by Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad.

In Qatar's statement during the session - joined by over 75 countries - Her Excellency extended genuine thanks to the Human Rights Council for its swift response in convening this emergency session. She noted that scu a response reflects the Council's pivotal role in safeguarding human rights and promoting international peace and security.

She also praised the positions of member states that supported the convening of this session during this critical time.

Her Excellency stated that the September 9 attack targeted a densely populated civilian area in the heart of the capital, Doha, near diplomatic missions, schools, kindergartens, and mosques - an area home to about five thousand people, including Qatari families as well as families of residents, children, and women, she added.