IRC calls for adherence to international humanitarian law as civilians are killed and infrastructure is destroyed in Ukraine - International Rescue Committee

Lani Fortier, Senior Director of Delivery in Emergencies at the IRC said:

“Last week, a hospital was damaged during the initial stages of invasion; a grave breach of International Humanitarian Law. Active conflict will increasingly put pressure on Ukraine’s health system, already stretched by a 555% surge in COVID-19 cases in the last few weeks and 8 years of war. It is imperative International Humanitarian Law is adhered to in order to protect essential services. As it is when people become displaced, they leave their homes with very little provisions. To then have people cut off from basic services,will only drive further human suffering.

“The IRC is also extremely concerned about the over 368,000 people who have fled borders into Poland, Moldova and other European states, as well as the 160,000 who have been displaced within Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities suggest that if the war continues at the current pace, 5 million people could become refugees. In Poland, which is preparing to receive up to 1 million refugees, the IRC is working to scale up support to the government and civil society and to provide for the basic needs of people fleeing the conflict. The IRC has connected with partners to establish a response that will provide critical support to civilians forced to flee their homes.”

source: https://www.rescue.org/press-release/irc-calls-adherence-international-humanitarian-law-civilians-are-killed-and

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