Imam Khamenei Slams UN over Saudis’ Child Killing in Yemen

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The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution His Eminence Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei condemned the United Nations for turning a blind eye to Saudi Arabia's atrocities in Yemen.

In a meeting with the country's Judiciary officials in Tehran on Wednesday, the Leader said "the UN's turning a blind eye to the ongoing crimes and child killing in Yemen in exchange for money from some countries" is a disgrace to humanity, with which the Islamic Republic "must deal legally and judicially across the globe."

Earlier this month, the United Nations briefly blacklisted Saudi Arabia for children's rights violations in Yemen based on the results of a report which stated the monarchy was responsible for 60 percent of the 785 underage deaths in Yemen last year.

But on June 6, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon removed the kingdom from the list.

Imam Khamenei also stressed that the West's definition of human rights is established on "false foundations", therefore "Islamic human rights based on firm and rational foundations have to be defined and pursued" at global legal bodies.

Referring to International Quds Day rallies to denounce "Israeli" crimes against Palestinians, His Eminence stated that the Iranian nation and Muslims all around the world will once again raise their voice in support of the Palestinian people on Friday.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team