UAE representative addresses HRC session

Geneva - March 20, 2012 (WAM) - UAE Permanent Representative to the European Headquarters of the UN Obaid Salem Al Zaabi has expressed the country's concern over contents of a report by the Commission on Human Rights which documents violations of human rights by the occupation forces in Palestine. Addressing a panel discussion on human rights status in Palestine, held as part of the 19th regular session of the Human Rights Council, Al Zaabi said beside daily and regular violations committed by the occupation army, Palestinian citizens were also undergoing other forms harassment by the Israeli settlers and civilians. Al Zaabi thanked the Commission for its comprehensive report which reveals the illegitimate practices of the occupation forces. - Emirates News Agency, WAM