The cry for justice for the martyrs of Minab school

According to the Taghrib News Agency, Seyyedeh Fatemeh Fazeli, a lecturer and cultural activist, at the fourth international webinar of Muslim Women titled "The Angels of Minab; The Cry of Oppression," organized by the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, emphasized the necessity of ending the silence of international bodies in the face of war crimes.

Citing the Holy Quran, she reminded of the importance of human life and stated: "We draw inspiration from the Holy Quran, which says: 'Whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land – it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one – it is as if he had saved mankind entirely' (Quran 5:32)."

Fazeli, referring to the behavioral contradiction of world powers, stated: "Today in the contemporary world, we face an obvious contradiction. While international institutions constantly boast about human rights and its expansion, we see children becoming victims of expansionist policies. The Minab school, which should have been a center for nurturing the hopes and dreams of students, has become a graveyard of dreams in the shadow of the bitter fate of war and the enemy's surprise missile attack."

She added: "Students whose only weapons were their pens and whose families' hopes were pinned on them, lost their lives in an instant, and teachers who taught lessons of love were martyred along with their students. This incident was not merely a tragic news story but a catastrophe that shook the conscience of the Iranian nation and the world. These images are a deep wound on the heart of humanity that will leave a lasting grief for generations. But can we remain silent in the face of this catastrophe? Absolutely not."

This cultural activist, emphasizing the violation of international laws, stated: "The Geneva human rights laws and their additional protocols explicitly emphasize that civilians, especially children, must be protected from the consequences of war. Targeting a school means trampling all moral and legal boundaries. This act is considered a war crime, and according to Article 18 on the Rights of the Child, they must be safe. The international community is responsible and accountable for the violation of these rights, and no justification of the incident being 'accidental' can change the essence of this crime."

Criticizing the performance of international organizations, she noted: "Targeting an educational institution is a clear violation of international obligations. We are here today to declare that the logic of arrogance cannot replace the laws of nations. The tragedy of the Minab martyrs reminds us of our collective responsibility; we are indebted to future generations. Protecting children is not only a duty of governments but a humane and noble mission. From this podium, I call upon all international institutions to stop issuing hollow statements and take a real step towards the realization of justice."

In conclusion, Fazeli, emphasizing the necessity of practical commitment to rebuilding a safer world and rejecting flashy slogans, said: "We, representing the students of the 'Shajerat Tayyebeh' school, commit to being the voice of the oppressed and not allowing dreams to be buried in the soil of Minab, because seeking justice for these children is seeking justice for all of humanity."