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| UN asks Lanka govt, LTTE to observe |
| UN asks Lanka govt, LTTE to observe humanitarian law
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| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
, 27-January-2009
1:49:2 AM |
| The UN and international aid agencies, that are rushing assistance to over 250,000 civilians trapped in war-ridden northern Sri Lanka, have asked all sides in the conflict to ensure that people are treated according to international humanitarian law.
The recent surge in fighting between the Government forces and the LTTE has prompted warnings from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other UN officials about the humanitarian impact of the conflict on the people of Sri Lanka.
They have asked all sides to ensure that all people, including the displaced, are treated according to international humanitarian law.
Ban called on the LTTE and the Government to accord "immediate and absolute priority" to ensuring the protection and well-being of civilians, including humanitarian aid workers.
The Secretary-General also called on both parties to respect "no fire zones," "safe areas," and civilian infrastructure including schools, medical facilities and humanitarian facilities and assets.
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