人道危機と国際法 - encyclios disciplina

国際法を遵守する当事者は、端的に言えば、すべての国家、すべての人類、ということになる。その際に国際法遵守を当事者に求める主体の代表は、やはり国連であろう。その国連の「人道問題担当事務次長」であるマーティン・グリフィス氏が１０月１４日付で緊急声明を出した。

Martin Griffiths on X: "The order to evacuate 1.1 million people from northern Gaza defies the rules of war and basic humanity. https://t.co/8WlNTKtfaF" / X (twitter.com)

すでにグリフィス氏は１０月１０日にも戦時国際法遵守（捕虜の保護、人質の即時解放、民間人と民間インフラの保護、物資供給路の確保）を強く訴えている。

Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, about the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The scale and speed of what’s unfolding in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel is bone-chilling.

Hundreds of Israelis have been killed and thousands have been injured. Scores are being held captive, facing appalling threats to their lives. Thousands of indiscriminate rockets have been launched into Israel.

In densely populated Gaza, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed and thousands have been injured in intense bombing. Homes, health centers and schools sheltering displaced families have been hit. The whole city is now under a siege order.

My message to all sides is unequivocal: The laws of war must be upheld.

Those held captive must be treated humanely. Hostages must be released without delay.

Throughout hostilities, civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected. Civilians must be allowed to leave for safer areas.

And humanitarian relief and vital services and supplies to Gaza must not be blocked.

The whole region is at a tipping point.

The violence must stop.

New York, 10 October 2023　　　（強調は引用者）

Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, about the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory | United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - occupied Palestinian territory (ochaopt.org)