The grave and deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic : resolution / adopted by the Human Rights Council on 2 July 2015
Summary: Resolution 29/16
1. Condemnations and Violations:
Grave Deterioration: The Council condemns the continued and gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law by the Syrian authorities and their affiliated militias.
Indiscriminate Attacks: It deplores the use of barrel bombs, aerial bombardment, and heavy weaponry against civilians, as well as the systematic use of torture and sexual violence.
ISIS and Terrorist Groups: The resolution strongly condemns the abuses committed by ISIS, Al-Nusra Front, and other terrorist groups, including executions and the destruction of cultural heritage.
"Caesar" Evidence: Expresses deep concern over the reports of torture and executions of detainees based on the "Caesar" evidence.
2. Demands and Humanitarian Access:
Protection of Civilians: Demands that the Syrian authorities immediately cease all attacks against civilians and fulfill their responsibility to protect the population.
Humanitarian Aid: Calls for immediate, safe, and unhindered access for humanitarian aid to all areas, especially besieged locations, in accordance with Security Council resolutions.
Release of Detainees: Demands the release of all arbitrarily detained persons and the disclosure of the fate of the missing.
3. Accountability and Political Solution:
Ending Impunity: Stresses the need to hold those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity accountable.
Political Transition: Reaffirms that the only solution is a political transition based on the Geneva Communiqué.
4. Voting Results:
Adoption: Adopted by 29 votes in favor, 6 against, and 12 abstentions.