The UN World Court concluded that Israel must also protect humanitarian and medical personnel, prohibit starvation as a method of warfare and cooperate with the United Nations, among other obligations.
In Remarks released by the UN spokesperson, Mr. Guterres urged Israel to respect its obligations to the UN and other activities of its humanitarian partners and stressed that all parties to the conflict must respect international humanitarian law and human rights.
Mr. Guterres reiterated his call to establish a political path to end the occupation towards a two-state solution “with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security” within borders based on pre-1967 lines.
“Clear” obligations
THE UN human rights chief Volker Türk stated that ICJ The decision made Israel’s legal duties “crystal clear”, starting with ensuring that residents of Gaza and the wider Occupied Palestinian Territory receive essential supplies.
He urged Israel and all States to promptly comply with the Court’s findings and take concrete steps to address the grave humanitarian and human rights crisis.
All parties to the conflict, he added, must prioritize saving lives and providing aid, as these measures constitute the foundation for peacebuilding and a lasting ceasefire based on human rights and international law.
UN nuclear agency: Ukrainian power plant reconnected to the grid
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia (ZNPP) was successfully reconnected to Ukraine’s power grid on Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency announced (IAEA) reported.
This comes just two weeks after the IAEA ease a process of restoring external electricity to the plant, which had lost connection to the grid for the 10th time since the outbreak of the conflict in 2022.
“A beautiful and rare day”
“Today is a rare and auspicious day for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine and beyond, although of course the overall situation remains very precarious,” said IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.
He added that despite the war, both sides agreed that it was “vital to restore off-site electricity and have cooperated constructively with us to achieve this.”
The agency is monitoring the restoration and coordinating with both parties to repair further damage.
Nigeria takes measures for internally displaced people
Nigeria has risen to the challenge and taken steps to deliver on the commitments of the UN Secretary-General. Action Program on Internal Displacement global.
This week, the heads of various United Nations agencies felicity praised the Nigerian government for its leadership in tackling internal displacement and called for increased international engagement to ensure a long-term solution.
Officials of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) concluded a three-day joint mission to the country, during which they met with politicians, traditional leaders and representatives of displaced people in various regions.
The team called on international financial institutions and development partners to increase their support for self-reliance and economic recovery.
“Nigeria’s experience shows that a clear shift is occurring, from humanitarian assistance to self-reliance, from short-term response to long-term recovery,” said UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner Raouf Mazou.
A unique commitment
“What makes Nigeria unique is its commitment to combining public investment with private sector engagement. »
Officials noted that the country has benefited from UN resources, which provide assistance with data, policies and coordination structures at the state level.
Shoko Noda, director of UNDP’s crisis office, added that “Nigeria has the potential to build a global model of solutions support, one that can inspire similar progress in other displacement contexts.”
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
