Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller told the Security Council that humanitarian operations in many areas where there are active hostilities have been suspended, explaining that many of the U.N.’s humanitarian partners have been displaced. It also includes at least 49 health facilities that have suspended or partially suspended activities for security reasons, she said. “Attacks are continuing with the use of multiple rocket launchers and combat drones against Russian military facilities. They include urging all parties to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians, to recommit to September cease-fire arrangements and to provide unimpeded access for humanitarian aid. “Can we ever say that terrorists are obliged to do something under international humanitarian law?” he added.

Source: Washington Post May 28, 2019 17:13 UTC