United States Endorses Political Declaration Relating to the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict – United States Department of State
Today in Dublin, Ireland, the United States joined more than 50 other states in endorsing the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences of the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. The United States of America thanks the Government of Ireland for their dedication to leading this important effort. We also express our gratitude to all the states, civil society organizations and international organizations that contributed to the negotiation of this Declaration. Protecting civilians from harm associated with military operations is a moral imperative. It is also essential to preserve civil society and restartRead News