A/HRC/RES/30/10
United Nations
General Assembly
Distr.: General
13 October 2015
Original: English
Human Rights Council
Thirtieth session
Agenda item 4
Resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council on 1 October 2015
30/10.
The grave and deteriorating human rights and
humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic
The Human Rights Council,
Guided by the Charter of the United Nations,
Reaffirming all previous Human Rights Council resolutions on the Syrian Arab
Republic,
Reaffirming also its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and
territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Demanding that the Syrian authorities meet their responsibility to protect the Syrian
population,
Condemning the grave deterioration of the human rights situation and the
indiscriminate or deliberate targeting of civilians as such, in violation of international
humanitarian law, and acts of violence that foment sectarian tensions,
Expressing its deepest concern about the findings of the Independent International
Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, and the allegations of torture and
executions based on the evidence presented by the “Caesar” report in January 2014,
Noting the observation of the Commission of Inquiry that, since March 2011, the
Syrian authorities have conducted widespread attacks against the civilian population as a
matter of policy,
Deploring the lack of cooperation by the Syrian authorities with the Commission of
Inquiry,
Expressing its deep regret that, despite international efforts, a political solution to
the Syrian crisis has not yet been found,
Expressing full support for the diplomatic efforts of the Special Envoy of the
Secretary-General for Syria,
Stressing that rapid progress on a political solution should include full participation
by all segments of Syrian society, including women, and represents the only sustainable
way to resolve the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic peacefully,
GE.15-17657(E)
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