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Watch LIVE / FULL coverage from Geneva as the United Nations Human Rights Council convenes an emergency special session on Iran, amid growing international concern over the use of force, arrests, and alleged human rights violations against protesters. This rare emergency meeting focuses on reports of alarming violence, accountability, and international response to the human rights situation inside the Islamic Republic of Iran. 🔎 Today’s session includes: Opening remarks by Ambassador Marcos Gómez Martínez, Vice-President of the UN Human Rights Council Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (in person) Mai Sato, UN Special Rapporteur on Iran (in person) Sara Hossain, Chair of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran (video message) Statements from Iran, UN member states, observer states, and civil society Interactive dialogue and consideration of a draft resolution The meeting comes as pressure mounts on the international community to respond to alleged abuses, ensure accountability, and protect fundamental freedoms in Iran. 📌 Stay tuned for full statements, debate, reactions, and resolution outcomes. 🔔 Subscribe for UN coverage, global human rights updates, and breaking international diplomacy. SCHEDULE: 1300GMT - Opening session of 39th special session on human rights situation in Iran, by Ambassador Marcos Gómez Martínez, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council. Speakers: •Mr. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (in-person) •Ms. Mai Sato, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, also speaking on behalf of the Coordination Committee of the Special Procedures (in-person) •Ms. Sara Hossain, Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran (video message) •Representative of civil society (name and organization TBC) 1320-1550GMT Interactive dialogue Speakers: •Islamic Republic of Iran (as country concerned) •Member States of the Human Rights Council •Observer States at the Human Rights Council •National human rights institutions and non-governmental organizations 1550-1700GMT Consideration of draft resolution for adoption 1700GMT End of meeting #Iran #UNHRC #HumanRights #BreakingNews #IranProtests #UNLive #Geneva #UNNews #VolkerTurk #IranCrisis #GlobalDiplomacy #dwsnews #MiddleEast #LiveCoverage UN Human Rights Council Iran live, UN emergency session Iran, Iran protests UN debate, Volker Turk Iran speech, UN Geneva Iran meeting, Iran human rights violations UN, UNHRC Iran full session, Iran crackdown protesters UN, UN fact finding mission Iran LIVE: UN Human Rights Council Holds Emergency Session on Iran | Protest Crackdown | AC15 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 🌐 DWS News – Decoding Global Politics Daily Welcome to DWS News! We deliver reliable, timely updates and in-depth coverage of the biggest political stories shaping our world. Want us to cover a story, share your perspective, or give feedback? Email us anytime at [email protected] — we’re listening. 🔎 Subscribe for More: Stay informed on international diplomacy, political power shifts, peace negotiations, and world-changing events. 🕊️ We believe in facts over noise. Thank you for watching and supporting independent global journalism. #InternationalNews #WorldPolitics #DWSNews#Israel #EvyatarDavid #HostageReturn #Gaza #IsraelNews #BreakingNews #Hamas #MiddleEast #Peace #Freedom #HumanStory #IsraelUpdates #Unity #Hope #DRMNews DWS News YouTube Channel is managed by Dot Republic Media. All Copyrights Reserved.

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