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STORY: OHCHR / LEBANON CEASEFIRE
TRT: 02:52
SOURCE: UNTV CH / OHCHR
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 29 NOVEMBER 2024, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / FILE
FILE – GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
1. Wide shot, Palais des Nations
29 NOVEMBER 2024, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
2. Wide shot, briefing room
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeremy Laurence, Spokesperson, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR):
“The ceasefire in Lebanon comes as huge relief for the millions who have endured so much suffering over the past 13 months. The High Commissioner for Human Rights urges all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement in full for the benefit of all civilians, and to resolve any differences of implementation within the framework of the agreement and applicable law. The focus must now turn to facilitating all necessary help to those in need. Human rights must be at front and centre of this next phase.”
3. Wide shot, briefing room
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeremy Laurence, Spokesperson, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR):
“Many will not have liveable homes to return to. Hospitals, schools, places of worship and other vital infrastructure have been destroyed or damaged. Ensuring protection to those in vulnerable situations must be a priority.”
5. Wide shot, briefing room
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeremy Laurence, Spokesperson, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR):
“We urge all political actors in Lebanon to put aside their differences and act in solidarity for the well-being of the deeply traumatised population. The international community, now more than ever, must also provide support.”
7. Wide shot, briefing room
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeremy Laurence, Spokesperson, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR):
“On both sides of the Israel/Lebanon border, the enormous numbers of people forced to flee their homes on account of the conflict must be able to return knowing that they will be safe and can get on with their lives.”
9. Wide shot, briefing room
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeremy Laurence, Spokesperson, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR): “Accountability is also essential. Violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law must be investigated -- independently and thoroughly. Rule of law and accountability for human rights violations are critical for prevention of violations and renewed conflict and for the building and sustaining of peace and inclusive development.”
11. Wide shot, briefing room
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeremy Laurence, Spokesperson, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR):
“The cessation of hostilities in Lebanon and northern Israel also renews focus on the continuing violence and loss of life in Gaza, where civilians have same claims to peace, security and ability to return home. The High Commissioner renews his urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The killing must end.”
FILE – GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
12. Wide shot, Palais des Nations
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk today (29 Nov) urged all parties to ensure respect for the ceasefire in Lebanon and renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
“The ceasefire in Lebanon comes as huge relief for the millions who have endured so much suffering over the past 13 months. The High Commissioner for Human Rights urges all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement in full for the benefit of all civilians, and to resolve any differences of implementation within the framework of the agreement and applicable law. The focus must now turn to facilitating all necessary help to those in need. Human rights must be at front and centre of this next phase,” his spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said.
“Many will not have liveable homes to return to. Hospitals, schools, places of worship and other vital infrastructure have been destroyed or damaged. Ensuring protection to those in vulnerable situations must be a priority,” Laurence told the biweekly press briefing in Geneva on Friday.
“We urge all political actors in Lebanon to put aside their differences and act in solidarity for the well-being of the deeply traumatised population. The international community, now more than ever, must also provide support,” he said.
“On both sides of the Israel/Lebanon border, the enormous numbers of people forced to flee their homes on account of the conflict must be able to return knowing that they will be safe and can get on with their lives,” Laurence added.
“Accountability is also essential. Violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law must be investigated - independently and thoroughly. Rule of law and accountability for human rights violations are critical for prevention of violations and renewed conflict and for the building and sustaining of peace and inclusive development,” he said.
“The cessation of hostilities in Lebanon and northern Israel also renews focus on the continuing violence and loss of life in Gaza, where civilians have same claims to peace, security and ability to return home. The High Commissioner renews his urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The killing must end,” Laurence said.
