The UN Inter-Agency Standing Committee, led by humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher, expressed alarm over the sustained violations of international humanitarian law, stating, 'Even wars have rules, and these rules must be respected.' The statement noted that in just the last month, thousands of civilians have been killed and injured, and hundreds of thousands displaced, many multiple times. Essential services are increasingly difficult to access, with health workers and civilian infrastructure under attack.
INTERNATIONALPublished 12 Apr 2026 • Published 12h ago
UN Inter-Agency Standing Committee Calls for Accountability in Middle East
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On April 11, 2026, UN agency chiefs demanded accountability for widespread violations of international law in the Middle East, six weeks into the war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The joint statement highlighted that thousands of civilians have been killed and injured, with hundreds of thousands displaced since the conflict began on February 28. The ongoing humanitarian crisis underscores the urgent need for adherence to the rules of war.
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