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Int'l Organizations condemn escalating attacks against healthcare providers in conflict zones
Three of the world's leading health organizations have condemned the international community's failure to protect healthcare providers and patients in conflict zones.In a joint statement, the World Health Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders called on world leaders to take action to protect health service providers. They stressed that the situation today is worse compared to 10 years ago.In their statement, the organizations pointed out that the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2286 ten years ago, which condemns attacks and threats against the wounded, the sick, medical personnel, hospitals and other medical facilities.’As violence affecting medical facilities, transport and personnel continues unabated, the harm this resolution sought to prevent has not diminished. It has continued and, in many contexts, intensified,’ the statement explained.It added, ‘when health care is no longer safe, it is often the clearest warning sign that the rules and norms intended to limit the harm of war are breaking down.”States and all parties to armed conflict must comply with the rules protecting health care,’ the statement continued. ‘We urge world leaders to act and show the needed political leadership to end this violence.’ Source link
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it will begin supporting “Project Freedom” starting Monday to help merchant vessels get through the Strait of Hormuz.In a statement, CENTCOM explained that its forces, under the direction of US President Donald Trump, will support commercial vessels seeking free passage. It noted that the Departments of State and War launched the Maritime Freedom Construct initiative to enhance coordination in the strait.For his part, Commander of CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper said that supporting this defensive mission is essential for regional security and the global economy, pointing out that the military support will include guided-missile destroyers.He added that the operation will involve more than 100 aircraft and approximately 15,000 military personnel, emphasizing that support for Project Freedom comes at a time when the United States is also continuing to enforce a naval blockade.The US President had previously announced the launch of an operation to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He said, in a post on his Truth Social account, that countries that have no connection to the conflict in the Middle East have asked the United States for help in freeing their ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Source link
The United Nations Human Rights Office said that Gaza has become “the most dangerous place in the world for journalists,” noting that about 300 reporters have been killed during the war in the Gaza Strip.In a post on X, the office called on countries to take action “beyond words of condemnation and solidarity” to ensure accountability, protect journalists and allow independent access for international media organizations.In a statement marking World Press Freedom Day, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, said that Israel’s war in Gaza has become a deadly trap for the media, adding that roughly 300 journalists had been killed in the territory since October 2023. He described a free press as “the oxygen of free and open societies.”He added that local journalists are often “best placed” to convey the reality on the ground in war zones, and he urged governments to investigate violations against journalists and hold those responsible to account.On Lebanon, Turk said that in 2026 the country had become “the most dangerous for media workers.”A 10-day truce between Hezbollah and Israel began on April 17 and was later extended through May 17. Israeli forces, however, have continued daily strikes that have caused casualties, in addition to widespread destruction of homes in dozens of villages in southern Lebanon. Source link
US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport. (AFP)…
