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Security Council condemns violence against civilians

    NAIROBI

    The UN Security Council on Friday condemned the deliberate targeting of civilians in armed conflicts, calling for an end to such violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. In a presidential statement, the Council called on states to take action against such abuses. It also stated its willingness to respond to situations in which civilians have been thus targetted or humanitarian assistance to them deliberately obstructed. The Council also asked the Secretary-General to report by September on ways to improve the physical and legal protection of civilians.

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