Statement of the Islamic Republic of Iran
After the adoption of the Draft Resolution of
the 44th Session of the Committee on Information
New York, 13 May 2022
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
Mr. Chairman,
My delegation welcomes the adoption by Consensus of the G77 proposed resolution. We associate ourself with the statement made by the Pakistan on behalf of G77 and China.
We congratulate all members of the Committee for their constructive participation in negotiations on the draft resolution and ensuring the Session's successful completion.
Distinguished Colleagues.
Nowadays, we are witnessing yet another crime committed against the Palestinian people by Israeli regime. Two days ago, Shireen Abu Akleh, a veteran Palestinian journalist was murdered in cold blood by the occupying forces in Jenin in occupied Palestine. She was a courageous voice for her people and a national symbol of truth and resilience in the face of a cruel occupation and injustice that the Palestinian people have endured for far too long.
Israel’s assassination of Shireen is part of its longstanding, well-documented war of harassment, intimidation and violence against journalists aiming at covering up its crimes perpetrated against Palestinians in grave breach of relevant international law and norms.
She is also yet another victim of the international community’s inaction in the face of continuous Israeli war crimes and terrorism against the Palestinian people and other countries of the region.
While condemning the murder of Abu Akla, we call on the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, to take urgent action to put an end to Israel’s aggressions and impunity, to ensure protection to the Palestinian people, and to pursue measures to hold this regime accountable for the most international crimes committed throughout the decades.
The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates its unwavering and full support to the Palestinian people in their rightful and legitimate resistance against occupation and aggression and for their just quest for the exercise of their right to self-determination.
I thank you