The UN Security General Ban Ki Moon on Wednesday reiterated the importance of the principle of Responsibility to Protect (R2P), stating that it was not only a question of law but also "a matter of common humanity".
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, marking ten years since the R2P principle was launched, Mr Moon stressed that the principle needed to be translated into action.
"Ten years ago, world leaders transformed expectations about the responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity," he said.
"Today, on its 10th anniversary, I urgently call on governments and UN entities - especially the Security Council - to move from understanding to action."
"We must do all that we can to act early, prevent atrocity crimes and support States in protecting their citizens."
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Speaking at the UN General Assembly, marking ten years since the R2P principle was launched, Mr Moon stressed that the principle needed to be translated into action.
"Ten years ago, world leaders transformed expectations about the responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity," he said.
"Today, on its 10th anniversary, I urgently call on governments and UN entities - especially the Security Council - to move from understanding to action."
"We must do all that we can to act early, prevent atrocity crimes and support States in protecting their citizens."
See more here.