U.N. Human Rights Council: Civilians Bear Brunt of Reckless War in the Middle East, Says Turk
March 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 20 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
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Civilians bear brunt of reckless war in the Middle East, says Turk
Almost three weeks since the US-Israel strikes on Iran commenced, the conflict continues to spread, with its toll disproportionately impacting civilians across the Middle East region and beyond, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk said on Thursday. Attacks now appear to increasingl . . .
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Civilians bear brunt of reckless war in the Middle East, says Turk
Almost three weeks since the US-Israel strikes on Iran commenced, the conflict continues to spread, with its toll disproportionately impacting civilians across the Middle East region and beyond, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk said on Thursday. Attacks now appear to increasingl . . .