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GENEVA, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- The 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Monday adopted by consensus the draft resolution titled "Promoting accessibility for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all" proposed by China on behalf of 47 countries. Jia Guide, China's permanent representative to the UN Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, said during his introductory remarks that building an accessible environment provides important safeguards for people of all groups to participate equally and conveniently in social life and to fully enjoy their human rights. This draft resolution seeks to promote accessibility and an age-friendly environment in the context of population ageing. It also focuses on the opportunities and challen...

CAIRO, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said Monday that Egypt will defend its Nile water rights by all means sanctioned under international law. In a speech marking the 53rd anniversary of Egypt's October 1973 war against Israel, Sisi described the Nile as "the very lifeline of Egypt and the cornerstone of its existence across millennia," saying that Egypt's water share is "an established historical and non-negotiable legal right that admits of no compromise or infringement." He said Egypt will tolerate no action that compromises its water security. The remarks have renewed focus on the dispute between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia over Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which was officially inaugurated in September 2025. Ethiopia says the dam is int...

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Human Rights Council adopts China-proposed resolution on accessibility for all -Xinhua

Egypt will defend Nile water rights by all means under international law: president-Xinhua