IRC International Rescue Committee [to 10 October 2015]
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Press Release
Resurgence of violence in Bangui: People trapped, humanitarian workers targeted
05 Oct 2015 – The below statement is signed by the following 19 organizations:
International Rescue Committee (IRC), DRC, NRC, Alima, ACF, ACTED, ASF, COOPI, FIN CHURCH AID, INTERSOS, SOLIDARITE, JRS, THE LUTHERAN WORLD FEDERATION, DAN CHURCH AID, MERCY CORPS, OXFAM, PREMIERE URGENCE, SAVE THE CHILDREN, ASF, TRIANGLE…
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…We are calling for:
:: The international community as a whole to strongly and publicly condemn the attacks and violence against humanitarian organizations.
:: All parties to the conflict to respect the neutrality and impartiality of humanitarian workers, and to facilitate at all times the carrying out of their mission. Health facilities, as well as all structures necessary for the survival of the population (water infrastructures, etc…) must be preserved and respected by all in accordance with International Humanitarian Law.
:: The MINUSCA to perform its role of securing and protecting the population by demonstrating anticipation and responsiveness.
:: The international community – which gathered at the UN in New York- to seriously strengthen their response and support to the ongoing crisis in CAR and immediately increase its aid to help reconstitute resources and stocks which are essential to ensure response capacity. Emergency assistance to IDPs must be set up and a real contingency plan defined with financial
:: All stakeholders to defend, promote and respect the distinction between political action and humanitarian intervention. This is essential to stop the confusion faced by NGOs because of the strong resentment against the international community.