UNSC reiterates importance of protecting civilians in armed conflict
The United Nations (UN) Security Council has reiterated the importance
of protecting civilians in armed conflict and requested the
secretary-general to report on this matter every 12 months.
In a statement on Friday, council expressed outrage that civilians continue to account for the vast majority of casualties in situations of armed conflict.
The Council also reaffirmed that parties to armed conflict and states bear the primary responsibility to respect and ensure the human rights of all individuals within their territory and subject to their jurisdiction.
In addition, the Council reiterated the need for systematic monitoring and reporting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
The council stipulated that the next report should include a summary of achievements, challenges to UN work on protecting civilians and an on progress made against the recommendations in the UN chief's reports of 2017 and 2018.
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In a statement on Friday, council expressed outrage that civilians continue to account for the vast majority of casualties in situations of armed conflict.
The Council also reaffirmed that parties to armed conflict and states bear the primary responsibility to respect and ensure the human rights of all individuals within their territory and subject to their jurisdiction.
In addition, the Council reiterated the need for systematic monitoring and reporting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
The council stipulated that the next report should include a summary of achievements, challenges to UN work on protecting civilians and an on progress made against the recommendations in the UN chief's reports of 2017 and 2018.
Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=353150
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