‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike
27 November 2024
New York – The top United Nations official in Ukraine has called for an immediate end to the escalating cycle of violence in the country, including a recent ballistic missile strike that damaged civilian infrastructure and killed several people.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Ukraine, James Swan, condemned the attack, which he said was a “clear violation of international humanitarian law.”
“Such attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and must stop,” Mr. Swan said in a statement. “I urge all parties to the conflict to reverse the dangerous cycle of escalation and to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation.”
The ballistic missile strike was just the latest in a series of escalating incidents in Ukraine. In recent weeks, there have been reports of increased shelling and fighting along the front lines, as well as a number of targeted attacks on civilian infrastructure.
These incidents have raised fears that the conflict in Ukraine could escalate into a wider war, with potentially devastating consequences for the region and beyond.
Mr. Swan warned that the continued escalation of violence could have serious humanitarian consequences, particularly for civilians who are already suffering from the effects of the conflict.
“I call on all parties to the conflict to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and to take all possible measures to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure,” Mr. Swan said.
The UN has been actively involved in efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine since it began in 2014. The UN has provided humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict, and has also played a role in facilitating negotiations between the parties.
The UN has also been monitoring the human rights situation in Ukraine, and has documented numerous violations of international law by all parties to the conflict.
The UN has repeatedly called for an end to the fighting in Ukraine, and has urged all parties to the conflict to negotiate a peaceful solution.
‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike
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