Human rightslawyer Adeyanju urges US, Israel, Iran to respect Geneva Convention
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called on the United States, Israel, and Iran to strictly adhere to the Geneva Conventions during their conflict, emphasizing that civilians, children, hospital patients, and other vulnerable populations must not be targeted. His appeal aligns with international appeals from the UN and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which have repeatedly stressed the obligation to distinguish combatants from civilians and protect humanitarian infrastructure. The UN has warned that attacks on hospitals and civilian areas could constitute war crimes, while ICRC highlighted the devastating humanitarian consequences of prolonged escalation in densely populated regions. Rights groups also expressed concerns about potential regional instability, displacement, and disrupted access to essential services. Diplomatic efforts for de-escalation continue, with humanitarian agencies focused on aid access and non-combatant protection.