Singapore votes in favour of UN resolution to protect civilians, uphold humanitarian obligations in Gaza Strip

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SINGAPORE — Singapore voted in favour of a resolution to protect civilians and uphold legal and humanitarian obligations amid conflict in the Gaza Strip during an emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday (Oct 27).

Smoke is rising after an Israeli strike on Gaza seen from a viewpoint in Southern Israel October 24, 2023. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

It also expressed “grave concern” over the latest escalation of violence since the attack by Hamas on Israel on Oct 7 and the “grave deterioration” of the situation in the region. In a statement at the session, Singapore's Permanent Representative to the UN Burhan Gafoor expressed the country's “utmost support” for UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ efforts to sustain the flow of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.

“These are acts of terror that we condemn unequivocally, and the abhorrent deeds of Hamas cannot be justified by any rationale whatsoever. We reiterate our call for the immediate, unconditional and safe release of all civilians taken hostage. Nevertheless, Singapore supported the resolution as “we have always been a consistent advocate and defender of international law, the UN Charter and the rules-based multilateral system”, he added.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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