Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju has joined
the growing list of voices urging compliance with international humanitarian
laws amid escalating hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Adeyanju called on the United States and Israel to respect
the Geneva Conventions, stressing that civilians, including children, hospital
patients, and other vulnerable populations must not be targeted during military
operations.
Posting on social media, he wrote, “The United States and
Israel must respect the Geneva Convention in their war with Iran. Children,
hospitals, civil population and vulnerable people must not be targeted.”
His remarks align with broader international appeals for
restraint. Recall that the United Nations has repeatedly emphasised the
obligation of all parties in armed conflict to distinguish between combatants
and civilians and to ensure proportionality in military actions.
The UN has also warned that attacks on hospitals and
civilian infrastructure could constitute serious violations of international
law.
The International Committee of the Red Cross, on its part,
urged all sides to adhere strictly to the rules of war, particularly the
protection of medical facilities, humanitarian workers, and displaced
populations.
The organisation has highlighted the devastating
humanitarian consequences that often follow prolonged military escalation in
densely populated areas.
Rights groups have also expressed concern about the
potential for regional instability, warning that further escalation could
worsen civilian suffering, disrupt access to essential services, and increase
displacement across borders.
Diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes, with several
governments calling for de-escalation and renewed dialogue to prevent a broader
regional crisis.
Meanwhile, humanitarian agencies remain focused on ensuring
aid access and reinforcing protections for non-combatants caught in the
conflict.
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