At today’s UNSC briefing on the Protection of Civilians (SCR 2730), the Permanent Representative of Greece, Ambassador Sekeris:
➡ underlined that the protection of civilians in armed conflict remains a cornerstone of the UN Security Council agenda, as well as a core obligation of the international community under International Humanitarian Law
➡ expressed distress that the death toll of humanitarian workers in 2024 has become the deadliest on record
➡ emphasized the importance of UN Security Council Resolution 2730 for the protection of humanitarian, UN and associated personnel (both national and locally recruited), as well as their premises and assets
➡ strongly reaffirmed the need for concerted efforts to safeguard IHL compliance, adopt a more comprehensive approach to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and ensure accountability for perpetrators of harm