[wanabidii] Press Releases: Condemning the Deaths of Red Cross/Red Crescent Staff in Syria and Yemen

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Condemning the Deaths of Red Cross/Red Crescent Staff in Syria and Yemen 04/06/2015 11:14 AM EDT Condemning the Deaths of Red Cross/Red Crescent Staff in Syria and Yemen Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 6, 2015 The United States strongly condemns the reprehensible attacks against Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement staff and volunteers in Syria and in Yemen on April 3, leading to the deaths of four more relief workers. In Syria, these aid workers were retrieving bodies of the deceased and preparing shelters for people fleeing the fighting in the city, while in Yemen they were killed by sniper fire while attempting to evacuate the wounded. In each case, personnel were identified by the Red Cross or Red Crescent emblem. We remind all armed groups of their obligations under international humanitarian law to respect and protect civilian personnel engaged in humanitarian efforts and we call on all parties to ensure their unimpeded access to people in need of assistance. Attacks against innocent civilians and aid organizations by armed groups and the Syrian regime is unacceptable and must not be permitted by the international community. Impartial and neutral humanitarian organizations must be allowed to continue their critical work saving lives free from threats from armed groups. The United States maintains an ironclad commitment to assisting those impacted by the conflicts in Syria, in Yemen, and around the world. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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