3) the UK & France hiding behind the US-led @CJTFOIR to downplay their role 1,600+ civilian deaths in Raqqa, Syria alone and more elsewhere in Syria and Iraq https://raqqa.amnesty.org/ ">https://raqqa.amnesty.org/">...
5) and Myanmar, which has been accused of genocide and which the outgoing UN Special Rapporteur @YangheeLeeSKKU warned could again be responsible for war crimes & crimes against humanity. Myanmar is a close ally and key buyer of arms from UNSC member China https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/asia-and-the-pacific/myanmar/report-myanmar/">https://www.amnesty.org/en/countr...
#UNSC can & should do much more to protect civilians. 3 upcoming examples: UNSC should
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">renew the UNAMID peacekeeping force mandate in Darfur, Sudan
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">renew sanctions/arms embargo regime on South Sudan
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">extend resolution allowing cross-border humanitarian aid into NW Syria
Also, action needed on #explosiveweapons: @amnesty is among civil society groups supporting the ongoing diplomatic process calling on states to make a clear and strict commitment against using explosive weapons with wide-area effects in populated areas https://twitter.com/explosiveweapon/status/1265598736740343808?s=20">https://twitter.com/explosive...
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