Region | Palestinian Territories

A 'barbaric' act

  • By Bassam Za'za', Staff Reporter
  • Published: 23:33 May 3, 2009
  • Gulf News

Renowned UAE national lawyer Dr Mohammad Al Rokn, former deputy chairman of the first UAE Human Rights Organisation, said what is happening now in Palestine is unprecedented in modern history.

He described the humanitarian crisis as "barbaric" and "a clear violation of basic human rights that are guaranteed by international covenants".

"Those who are behind the siege should be brought before the international court of justice," Dr Al Rokn stressed.

He sad it is "a holocaust in progress" to besiege over three million human beings and deny them much needed access to international aid.

Dr Al Rokn invited Arab and Muslim countries to act immediately and send out medical and humanitarian assistance through diplomatic channels or international humanitarian organisations. "Plus, they have to involve the UN through the General Assembly to bring the Palestinian suffering to the attention of the whole world."

  • Rate this article
  • Average reader rating (0 votes) 0 Stars
Tools

Emailing an article to friend is a simple way to share a news item. Your friend will receive an email with your name and email address as well any personal message you choose to send.

The information you provide on this page will not be used to send unsolicited emails.

This service is not intended to encourage spam, and action may be taken against individuals who maliciously enter personal details of another individual.

Share this article

More from Palestinian Territories

  1. Palestinians urge Abbas to stay on

  2. Netanyahu visits US amid Abbas-sparked crisis

  3. Abbas likely to remain influential even if he quits

  4. Gaza war report to come before Security Council

All articles in Palestinian territories

More from Region

Gulf News
Popular in News
News Editor's choice