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“These attacks are yet another devastating reminder of the loss of life resulting from the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.” said Sara Hossain, chair Independent Fact Finding Mission in Iran.
Civilian deaths have been recorded since the first days of the US-Israel offensive in February, including an attack on a school that killed more than 160 children.
“Civilians must be protected at all times, and constant attention must be given to saving civilians and civilian objects from the effects of hostilities.he said.
Possible war crimes
Despite insisting that its military does not target civilians, US strikes hit a home on July 30 and a wedding celebration on September 1, killing and injuring multiple families, including women and children from marginalized minority communities, according to credible reports obtained by the mission.
Mission member Max du Plessis said “repeated airstrikes causing civilian casualties raise serious questions about whether all necessary measures have been taken to comply with the country’s obligations under international lawincluding taking all precautions to avoid civilian deaths.”
The mission urged all parties to the ongoing regional conflict to strictly comply with international law and cease hostilities, and emphasized this Failure to do this could give rise to international liability, including for war crimes.
Calls for diplomacy and de-escalation
The mission emphasizes the importance of full and unrestricted access for independent human rights monitors, journalists and investigators, including to safeguard critical evidence for accountability purposes.
That Human Rights CouncilThe appointed investigators also reiterated their call on Member States to take immediate diplomatic action to end the military conflict, reduce tensions and resume credible and good-faith dialogue regarding peace, human rights, justice and equal participation in political and public affairs.
The council established a fact-finding mission in 2022 to investigate alleged violations in Iran related to the protests and extended it on January 23, 2026 for two years.
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The fighting has displaced thousands of people in Yemen
At least 80,000 people have been displaced by increased fighting in Yemen in recent days, many forced to flee for a second or third time, according to the UN refugee agency. UNHCR.
“Civilians must be protected,” UNHCR said in a social media post. “Humanitarian aid must reach those in need.”
Millions of people in Yemen already need immediate aid, but ongoing fighting between the Saudi-backed government and the Iran-backed Houthi militia has recently escalated.
Media reports indicate that Houthi fighters have captured several islands in the Red Sea and an important port city in Yemen, giving them greater control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait, where they have attacked Saudi ships.
Worsening condition
Meanwhile, conditions on the ground worsened, the UN migration agency, IOMwarned over the weekend.
“The situation in Yemen is deteriorating rapidly,” said IOM country director Abdusattor Esoev UN News last Friday, adding that the agency was monitoring the situation and responding to urgent humanitarian needs.
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Despite extremely difficult operating conditions, humanitarian efforts continue to provide urgent assistance, from food to shelter, according to the UN emergency relief agency, Ocha.
As of September 12, it had provided aid to thousands of households, but supplies were very low, and funding did not meet needs, OCHA warned, stressing that humanitarian access and movement remained highly limited due to insecurity, with operations halted in several locations on Yemen’s west coast and impassable or restricted access to main roads.
‘Number of civilian casualties rising’
At least 18,000 households – or 125,000 people – have been displaced since the start of this month, according to OCHA’s latest information.
“The number of civilian casualties is increasing,” said UN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq.
Between September 1 and Monday, the UN human rights office, OHCHRhas verified 40 civilian casualties – eight people killed and 32 injured. Half of the dead and more than half of the injured were women and children.
“OCHA once again calls on all parties to protect civilians, respect international humanitarian law and facilitate safe and unimpeded humanitarian access so that urgently needed assistance can reach communities in need,” Haq said.
