Tag: civilians
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U.S. And Arab Partners Disagree On The Need For A Cease-Fire As Israeli Airstrikes Kill More Civilians
[ad_1] KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – NOVEMBER 04: Rescuers pull out a body from under the rubble after an Israeli attack hits en-Neccar family apartment in Khan Yunis, Gaza on November 04, 2023. (Photo by Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency via Getty Images RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The United States and Arab partners…
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Can Israel and Hamas be held to account for alleged crimes against civilians?
[ad_1] Key PointsInternational humanitarian law is designed to protect non-combatants and limit the means of warfare. It applies even in situations where a state is entitled to act in self-defence under broader international law.Experts say there have been gross violations of fundamental principles in the Hamas-Israel war. International humanitarian law – the law of armed…
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U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Condemning Violence Against Civilians In Israel-Hamas War
[ad_1] UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. vetoed a U.N. resolution Wednesday to condemn all violence against civilians in the Israel-Hamas war and to urge humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, saying it was too early to craft an appropriate Security Council response to the crisis. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said the council needs to…
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Joe Biden, In ’60 Minutes’ Interview, Says He Believes The Israelis Are “Going To Do Everything In Their Power To Avoid The Killing Of Innocent Civilians”- Update
[ad_1] UPDATE, Sunday: President Biden told 60 Minutes that it would be a “big mistake” for Israel to occupy Gaza but said that the country had to respond to the Hamas attack last weekend. Asked by Scott Pelley whether it was “time for a ceasefire” given the loss of life, Biden said, “Look, there’s a…
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I condemn terrorist attacks on civilians – Azerbaijani Ambassador to Israel
[ad_1] BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 9. As thousands of Israeli citizens, my family and I have to spend hours in shelter, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Israel Mukhtar Mammadov said, Trend reports. “I condemn indiscriminate rocket strikes and terrorist attacks against civilians. I am appalled by numerous abductions of civilians, including women and children, who are abused…
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Junta arrests 11 civilians in Myanmar’s Kachin state — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] Junta troops have arrested 11 people in a raid on Myitkyina township in Myanmar’s Kachin state, locals told RFA Thursday. They said that six men and five women were detained three days ago after around 30 soldiers went to a house and accused the residents of having ties to the local People’s Defense Force,…
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Junta troops kill, burn 4 civilians in Myanmar’s Sagaing region — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] Junta troops killed and burned the bodies of a pregnant woman and three men in a gold mining area of Sagaing region’s Pinlebu township in Myanmar, the local People’s Defense Force told RFA on Friday. They said the victims were 21-year-old Wine Wine, who was eight months pregnant, her father Set Hlaing who owned…
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Russia Ukraine war latest: Moscow fires ‘massive’ missile strike leaving civilians dead and injured
[ad_1] Ukraine: Soviet-era dam destroyed close to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant At no cost actual time breaking information alerts despatched straight to your inbox signal as much as our breaking information emails Signal as much as our free breaking information emails A “large” assault launched by Russia in a single day on the central Ukrainian metropolis…
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UAE welcomes agreement between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to protect civilians in Sudan – World
[ad_1] The UAE has welcomed the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the US that representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Fast Assist Forces in Jeddah have signed a Declaration of Dedication to be able to defend civilians in Sudan, in accordance with worldwide humanitarian legislation, to facilitate reduction work and…
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Assam Rifles rescues 6 civilians kidnapped by NSCN cadres in Dimapur, 5 held
[ad_1] By Anupam Mishra: The Assam Rifles rescued six civilians who have been held captive for ransom in Dimapur on Wednesday. The hostages have been kidnapped by NSCN cadres between April 13 to 27 and their members of the family have been contacted for ransom. The safety forces have arrested all of the accused who…
