Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, on Monday called on the United States and Israel to prioritise the protection of children and other vulnerable groups following reported bombings in Iran.
Adeyanju urged both countries to avoid targeting civilian populations and to respect international humanitarian law, particularly the Geneva Convention, in the ongoing hostilities.
“The United States and Israel must respect the Geneva Convention in their war with Iran. Children, hospitals, the civilian population, and vulnerable people must not be targeted,” he said.
He stressed the need to safeguard critical infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, and markets, warning that attacks on such facilities could worsen humanitarian conditions.
