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More than 150 heads of state and government will gather on 19 September in New York to lay the foundations for a better, more coordinated response to large movements of refugees and migrants. John Key’s visit also coincides with an historic summit to tackle the global refugee crisis. The blatant breaches of international law in Syria must not go unpunished.” Prime Minister John Key must push hard for real consequences if there is further deliberate violence against civilians. “This high-level meeting is also an opportunity to pressure all conflict parties in Syria to – once and for all – end their relentless attacks on civilians, markets and hospitals. But it’s not enough – the ceasefire must be extended to permanently reduce violence and allow for sustained humanitarian access to civilians in need.” The seven days-long ceasefire brokered last Friday by the US and Russia is a step in the right direction. “This diplomatic push comes at an important time for Syrians. But it’s not enough – the ceasefire must be extended to permanently reduce violence and allow for sustained humanitarian access to civilians in need.”Ĭarsten Bockemuehl, Research and Policy Manager at Amnesty International New Zealand "The seven days-long ceasefire brokered last Friday by the US and Russia is a step in the right direction. We need the Prime Minister to meaningfully address them and forge practical solutions”, said Carsten Bockemuehl, Research and Policy Manager at Amnesty International New Zealand.Īmnesty International welcomes New Zealand’s efforts to bring world leaders around the UN Security Council table and discuss ways to end the five-year old conflict in Syria.
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“The bloodshed in Syria and the global refugee crisis are two of the worst human rights tragedies of our lifetime. As Prime Minister John Key travels to New York to deliver New Zealand’s statement at the UN General Assembly and chair a high-level meeting on the conflict in Syria, Amnesty International is calling on him to show human rights leadership and ensure wealthy countries pull their weight - and quickly.