Association of Southeast Asian Nations called for ceasefire in Gaza

Published at: 06/03/2024 10:40 AM

This Wednesday, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip by Israel.

“We condemn attacks on all civilians and civilian infrastructure, which lead to a further deterioration of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including restricted access to food, water and other basic needs,” the statement said.

In this regard, ASEAN requested that humanitarian aid must reach the Gaza Strip without any obstacles and quickly.

“To all parties to the conflict who protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law and international human rights law ,” as well as the “ immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, especially women, children, the sick and the elderly,” he said.

As published by the Telesur web portal, the statements are made in Australia, a country that organized a summit in Melbourne with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their association.

Mazo News Team