The adoption of this resolution is a no-brainier for the human rights council and Memeber states as the atrocities in Yemen have reached an unprecedented level with complete impunity.

What more do we need to finally end this tragedy???

Far from conforming to international and humanitarian laws, as claimed by the Saudi led coalition, they are committing a war crime for which they should be held accountable.

The coalition airstrikes which have struck civilian infrastructure including health facilities, schools, factories, power facilities, bridges and roads is a clear violation of the Law of the War. More often than not such strikes have been disproportionate or indiscriminate and in many cases they appear to have directly target civilians and, or civilian objects.

There fore this resolution is tabled by the sponsoring countries to bring an end to the ongoing war crimes and hold the perpetrators of violations to justice.

The resolution reiterates its strong support for the ongoing efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy to achieve the urgent resumption of peace negotiations, and recalling the need for all parties to the conflict to react in a flexible and constructive manner and without preconditions to these efforts, and to fully and immediately implement all provisions of relevant Security Council resolutions.

Further reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Yemen. And recognizing that the promotion, protection and fulfilment of human rights are key factors in ensuring a fair and equal justice system and, ultimately, reconciliation and stability for the country.

The resolution highlights that international human rights law and international humanitarian law are complementary and mutually reinforcing, and urges all parties to make efforts to ensure the cessation of all violations and abuses of and the full respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law in armed conflicts.

In this context the resolution urge for immediate access to humanitarian aid in Yemen.

The resolution further states serious concern by the allegations of violations of international humanitarian law and of violations and abuses of human rights law in Yemen, including those involving grave violations against children, attacks on humanitarian workers, civilians and civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities and missions and their personnel, as well as schools, the prevention of access for humanitarian aid.

Underlining the important role played by free media and non-governmental human rights organizations in contributing to an objective appraisal of the human rights situation in Yemen, the resolution calls for an end to the conflict and blockade.

Recognizing the key role of the group of eminent experts, it decides to extend the mandate of the Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts for a further period of one year, renewable as authorized by the Human Rights Council.

This was made clear during the explanation of vote speech delivered by Slovakia that reiterated the importance of the renewal of the mandate to enable further investigation and brim about long over due justice to the people of Yemen.

Germany also reiterated the work of the group of eminent experts need more time to bring a comprehensive report on the ongoing human rights violations in Yemen.

UK said given the findings and report of the group of experts the UK supports the renewal of the mandate of the group.

Yemen took the floor as country concerned and said " we deplore some European countries including Canada are pursuing a resolution under item 2 despite knowing the Arab group is presenting a resolution on Yemen under item 10 for capacity building and technical assistance. There fore we reject this resolution as it is a politicized agenda."

Saudi Arabia explaining their vote before the voting commences said the resolution doesn't address our legitimate concern in Yemen which is detailed in our draft resolution under item 10. Saudi Arabia then called for a vote on the resolution and said they will vote no on this resolution.

UAE delivered explanation of vote on behalf of Bahrain and UAE, we want to build a better future for Yemen and did everything to come to a consensus with the sponsoring countries. "This resolution will do more harm in Yemen as it will further exacerbate the situation and compromise peaceful political solution. UAE will vote against this resolution."

Qatar reiterated the need to continue the mandate of the group of eminent experts to send a message that no one is immune from responsibility to comply with international human rights and humanitarian instruments, and should act accordingly with out impunity. "There fore Qatar will support the extension of the mandate of the group of eminent experts. "

One of the major point of contention when negotiating this resolution was the Saudi led coalition's resistance of the extension of the mandate of the group of eminent experts. The Sadi coalition insists what's needed in Yemen is capacity building and technical support not accountability and justice. In a desperate attempt to cover up their war crimes in Yemen these GCC countries vehemently reject any form of independent investigation in to the ongoing human rights violations in Yemen. Hence their resistance against the extension of the mandate of the group of eminent experts who've implicated the commission war crimes and crimes against humanity in Yemen. It is imperative that the ongoing violation of human rights and humanitarian laws are documented to raise accountability and end the war on Yemen.

More than 10, 000 killed, around 50,000 wounded, and more than 2 million displaced most of whom are children and women, according to UN reports. More than 22 million people, including 11 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance, according to U.N. officials and the International Committee of the Red Cross.”

An estimated 17.8 million Yemenis are considered "food insecure," not knowing when and from where their next meal will come, according to the U.N. More than 400,000 children are suffering from acute malnutrition, according to the World Food Program

Around 15.7 million Yemenis lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation services, according to the ICRC Some 16.4 million Yemenis lack access to adequate health care, according to the U.N. Another 24.3 million lack access to public electricity, according to the ICRC

This is as a result of the unscrupulous targeting of ports and organizations providing aid.

It is high time for international action to end Saudi war on Yemen and impunity, and encourage an inclusive political dialogue and relieve this human suffering.

ICSFT welcomes the adoption of this resolution and the renewal of the mandate of Group of Eminent Experts.

See attached the full text of the resolution!

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