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Vietnam calls for full observance of int’l humanitarian law in Ethiopia

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has called on concerned parties to fully observe the international humanitarian law to prevent hunger in Ethiopia.
Vietnam calls for full observance of int’l humanitarian law in Ethiopia ảnh 1A UNSC meeting in New York. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) - Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative ofVietnam to the UN, has called on concerned parties to fully observe theinternational humanitarian law to prevent hunger in Ethiopia.

Quy made the call at the UN Security Council (UNSC)'s meeting on November 8,which was attended by UN Under-Secretary-General for Political andPeacebuilding Rosemary Dicarlo and the African Union High Representative forthe Horn of Africa region, Olusegun Obasanjo.

He expressed his deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia,especially continued fighting and increased hostilities in and around theTigray, Amhara and Afar regions over the weekend.

The Vietnamese representative urged all parties to immediately end hostilitiesand promote comprehensive dialogue, paving the way for a sustainable ceasefire.

Escalating hostilities threaten to worsen the humanitarian situation inEthiopia, where millions of people need urgent assistance, 400,000 of who areliving in famine-like conditions, the Vietnamese diplomat stated, calling forthe full observance of the international humanitarian law, creation offavourable conditions for humanitarian access, restoration of public services,and enforcement of measures to protect civilians, infrastructure and aidworkers.

As the current conflict in the African country stems from deep-rootedpolitical, historic and ethnic issues, the concerned parties must put interestsof people first, stop fighting, hold dialogue and start an Ethiopia-ledpolitical process, Quy continued. All efforts should be directed towards a comprehensivesolution for stability and development in Ethiopia in line with the basicprinciples of international law and the UN Charter, he added.

Against such backdrop, Vietnam called on the concerned parties to refrain fromany actions that further complicate the situation and respect the principle ofnon-interference in other states’ internal affairs and settlement of disputesvia peaceful measures, he said.

Quy voiced support for the role of the African Union High Representative forthe Horn of Africa, and the timely and constructive efforts made by theinternational community, neighbouring countries and regional organisations toassist Ethiopia in dealing with hardships./.
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