Mercy Corps: Aid Agencies - UN Security Council Must Reconvene and Pass Resolution for Ceasefire
December 09, 2023
December 09, 2023
PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 9 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following statement on Dec. 8, 2023, with six organizations:
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We are appalled at the failure of the UN Security Council to authorise a resolution demanding a humanitarian ceasefire and unconditional release of hostages held in Gaza. If implemented, this would have provided much needed respite for civilians in Gaza who are under constant bombardment. This was a missed opportunity to stop the violence.
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We are appalled at the failure of the UN Security Council to authorise a resolution demanding a humanitarian ceasefire and unconditional release of hostages held in Gaza. If implemented, this would have provided much needed respite for civilians in Gaza who are under constant bombardment. This was a missed opportunity to stop the violence.