Sentences with phrase «humanitarian ceasefire»

The United Nations Security Council's demanding an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire... More

The United Nations Security Council's demanding an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

The column says there are no «time outs» in war, which presumably is referring to the humanitarian ceasefires and attempts to broker a more durable ceasefire.

Not exact matches

'' [He] calls on the parties to renew a humanitarian pause in Gaza and reiterates his demand for a durable ceasefire that could set the ground for the start of comprehensive negotiations».

Both sides, however, have rejected international pressure to agree terms of a ceasefire so as to allow humanitarian aid into the region to help those civilians caught in between the fighting.

The Foreign Office is putting all its efforts into maintaining the Russian - Georgian ceasefire, despite reports of Russian tank movements towards Poti, a port close to where US humanitarian ships are set to dock.

That this House notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian casualties, using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

Realistically, Britain can do four things: political pressure, humanitarian aid as soon as there is a ceasefire, a welcoming approach to refugees and taking action against the arms trade.

Georgia is currently observing a three - hour ceasefire that set up a humanitarian corridor into South Ossetia.

«That this house notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.»

Mr Alexander told the Today programme he was seeking an immediate and permanent ceasefire, humanitarian access and a «stepping - up of the peace process».

International development secretary Douglas Alexander has pledged # 20 million worth of humanitarian aid for Gazans as Gordon Brown flies to Egypt for talks aimed at securing a permanent ceasefire.

Theresa May addressed the issue of the humanitarian situation in Syria, amid violations of the ceasefire by militants in the Damascus suburb of East Ghouta.