Cairo: The 56th ordinary session of the Arab Permanent Human Rights Committee commenced today in Cairo. Chaired by Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi, the two-day session includes representatives from Arab states concerned with human rights issues, along with Chairman of the Arab Charter Committee Mohamed Ali Al-Shehhi and Supervisor of the Human Rights Department at the Arab League Ahmed Maghari.
According to Saudi Press Agency, leading the Kingdom's delegation at the meeting was Director General of the General Directorate of Humanitarian Affairs and Supervisor of the G20 Unit Dr. Salem Al-Qahtani. A member of the Human Rights Commission Council Dr. Ibrahim Al-Batti also joined the delegation.
The session will primarily discuss the General Secretariat's report on implementing previous recommendations and addressing Israeli violations and racist practices in occupied Arab territories. Key agenda items also include issues related to Arab prisoners and detainees in Israeli jails, the bodies of detained Palestinian and Arab martyrs, the Arab Charter on Human Rights, and a discussion on Arab Human Rights Day, scheduled for March 16, 2026.