Leaders of United Nations agencies call for accountability for violations of international law by parties in the Middle East region

ME News Report, April 11 (UTC+8), leaders of multiple United Nations agencies called for an end to the widespread impunity for violations of international law in the Middle East region. In the joint statement, leaders expressed shock at the ongoing violations of war rules and international humanitarian law in the region, emphasizing “even in war, there are rules that must be respected.” The statement mentioned that just last month, thousands of civilians were killed or injured in the Middle East, and hundreds of thousands were displaced, many of whom were forced to migrate multiple times. The statement urged all parties—including UN member states and armed groups—to fulfill their legal obligations to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, and that all violations must be held accountable. (Source: MLion)