1/ Following horrific killings of #MSF workers in #Tigray, UN SG could invoke Article 11 of UN Security Council Resolution 2286 on Health Care & Armed Conflict & call Council's attention to obstruction of medical assistance to populations in need: theguardian.com/global-develop…
2/UNSCR 2286 established a reporting architecture to ensure that the question of attacks on the medical mission will continue to receive regular attention by Security Council. The killings of #MSF staff demand UNSC's urgent attention. @MSF@UKUN_NewYorksecuritycouncilreport.org/atf/cf/%7B65BF…
3/ Statement by @NZUN made with Egypt, Japan, Spain, & Uruguay as co-drafters of UNSCR 2286 noting that it provides that "safe and unimpeded passage for medical personnel & their supplies to all people requiring assistance must not be compromised". @UNDPPAmfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-r…
4/ In summary, if UN Security Council Resolution 2286 on Healthcare & Armed Conflict is to mean anything, UNSC should convene urgently to discuss flagrant violation of it witnessed in horrific killings of @MSF workers in #Tigray & urge prompt, impartial investigation. @USAmbUN
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