Human Rights Council
Sixteenth session
Agenda item 7
Human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories
Summary
This report is submitted to the Human Rights Council pursuant to its resolution 15/6, which "renews and resumes" the mandate of the Committee established in Human Rights Council resolution 13/9. The Committee sought to assess investigations for compliance with international standards of independence, impartiality, effectiveness, thoroughness and promptness. In attempting to fulfill its renewed mandate, the Committee reviewed numerous documents, reports and articles submitted by non-governmental organizations, and held interviews with representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as with Israeli and Palestinian victims and witnesses. The Committee undertook one field mission to Amman to interview relevant actors, including Government officials and human rights advocates. The Committee was not granted access to Israel, the West Bank, or Gaza.
- Late submission