Middle East: World leaders must centre protection of civilians, pursue enduring and sustainable ceasefire
Amnesty International calls for a durable and comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East to protect civilians from further suffering. The organization reports that over 5,000 people have been killed and millions displaced since the 28 February US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Amnesty International is urging world leaders to establish a lasting ceasefire in the Middle East to prevent further civilian suffering. The current temporary ceasefires between the US and Iran, and Israel and Lebanon, are fragile and at risk of collapse. The conflicts have spread to 12 countries, endangering millions of civilians and causing widespread destruction. By 7 April, US and Israeli attacks in Iran had resulted in at least 3,375 people killed and 25,000 injured. Amnesty International's Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, emphasizes that a sustainable ceasefire is the only credible path to protecting civilians and paving the way for longer-term security and justice in the region. The organization notes that previous ceasefire agreements have failed to stop Israeli attacks on civilians, with 765 Palestinians killed since 2024.
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