"THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING YOU": UN Commissioner Condemns Targeting of Civilian Infrastructure in the Middle East
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure in the Middle East, adding that such infrastructure must be protected in war.
TL;DR
- Attacks on vital civilian infrastructure in the Middle East are increasing risks for populations in the region and beyond.
- Under the laws of war, civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected at all costs.
- All parties must adhere to these rules and face accountability for any violations.
- The predictable impacts of these attacks raise serious questions about compliance with international humanitarian law principles of proportionality and precaution.
- The UN High Commissioner also noted the difficult situation of foreign workers and the impact of the collapse of commercial maritime traffic on access to energy, food, and fertilizers.