ALARMED AT RISING DEATH TOLL IN GAZA, UN RIGHTS CHIEF APPEALS TO ALL SIDES TO PROTECT CIVILIANS

Guy Perea Presidential Elector President of The United States

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Web version   New York Jul 11 2014 12:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay. UN Photo/Sarah Fretwell ALARMED AT RISING DEATH TOLL IN GAZA, UN RIGHTS CHIEF APPEALS TO ALL SIDES TO PROTECT CIVILIANS Voicing alarm at the Israeli military operations resulting in the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, as well as the indiscriminate firing of rockets from Gaza into Israel, the United Nations human rights chief today appealed to all sides to abide by their obligations to protect civilians. Read more RELATED Middle East: Appealing for ceasefire, Ban urges Israel, Palestinians to find common ground Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today warned the United Nations Security Council of the “risk of an all-out escalation in Israel and Gaza” and made an urgent appeal for maximum restraint, saying his “paramount concern is the safety and well-being of all civilians, no matter where they are.” Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media