![]() In many conflicts, access to aid is being weaponised as a military strategy, increasing the human cost of war.Īnd, we have also seen parties to conflict treat with increasing contempt the international rules and humanitarian law designed to protect civilians in conflict. And we heard, just today, about the IRC humanitarians attacked in the DRC, and our thoughts are with the victims - but they need more than just our thoughts. In Myanmar, humanitarian workers are murdered along with the women and children they are aiding. In Ukraine, Russia is targeting civilian infrastructure and attacking civilians indiscriminately. Because, wherever there is war or armed conflict, civilians are always caught in the middle.Ģ022 has been another devastating year for civilians in conflict, including in Myanmar, in Syria and Ukraine, and, as we heard again today, in the number of displaced, passing 100 million, a desperate threshold. And, we’re very grateful to our briefers - it was very good to hear their views on the really practical and impactful steps that this Council, but also other Member States, should take if we want to protect civilians and humanitarians.Īs, I think, Mr Miliband said, this is not about us taking new initiatives, but it’s about the determination to ensure the application and delivery of existing commitments. Thank you very much, Madam President, and thank you again for convening us on this critical issue today.
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