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UN refugee agency expresses grave concerns over situation in Aleppo

Xinhua, August 11, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Thursday expressed grave concerns over the situation in Aleppo, urging all parties to the conflict to ensure, first and foremost, the safety and dignity of civilians.

According to UNHCR, civilians trapped in the Aleppo city including families and vulnerable groups, are facing constant bombardment, violence, and displacement.

Furthermore, UNHCR is gravely concerned about the spate of attacks on internally displaced person (IDP) settlements in Idleb governorate over the last 10 days, as well as other attacks on other IDP settlements and civilians elsewhere in the country, which have resulted in civilian casualties and further displacement.

The attacks indicate a shocking disregard for civilian life. UNHCR reiterates the importance of allowing access to safety, and respect for the civilian and humanitarian character of IDP settlements.

The UN refugee agency reiterates its call for ensuring the protection of civilians based on international humanitarian law, international refugee law, and human rights law. UNHCR calls for a durable and sustainable solution to this conflict. Endit