UN advisor on genocide appreciates Oman’s support of Palestine
The Special Advisor of the UN Secretary-general on the Prevention of Genocide has appreciated Oman’s position in support of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to live in security and dignity on their land.
H E Dr Mohammed bin Awad al Hassan, Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations, met Alice Wairimu Nderitu, Undersecretary-general of the United Nations and Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, in New York on Tuesday.
Their meeting touched on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli attacks on the Palestinian people, which amount to violations of international humanitarian law, collective punishment, war crimes and genocide.
Alice appreciated the position of Oman in support of the establishment of a Palestinian state in accordance with the two-state solution and international resolutions and references in this regard.
In a statement recently, Alice echoed concerns about the plans for a full military incursion in Rafah, which would almost certainly have disastrous consequences for the civilians in the area, both those who live there and the more than a million internally displaced persons who have taken refuge in Rafah.
“It is imperative that the protection of civilians is prioritised, and that international humanitarian law is respected at all times. Enough of violence and enough of suffering of those who are most vulnerable, in Rafah and in the entire Gaza Strip. The risk of commission of atrocity crimes should a full military incursion into Rafah take place, is serious, real and high,” the Special Advisor stated.