Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General is grateful for the assistance of the Emir of Qatar for his efforts to secure the release of two Americans who had been held hostage in Gaza.
The Secretary-General renews his call for an immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
He calls once again for unhindered and sustained humanitarian access in Gaza; full respect for international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians; as well as for a concerted effort by the international community to avoid a wider regional spill-over of the conflict.
Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Country: Qatar
Subject: Armed conflict, Gaza Strip, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Humanitarian relief
Publication Date: 21/10/2023
URL source: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-21/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-situation-the-middle-east
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Country: Qatar
Subject: Armed conflict, Gaza Strip, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Humanitarian relief
Publication Date: 21/10/2023
URL source: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-21/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-situation-the-middle-east