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UN Secretary-General urges renewed respect for international law, to visit The Hague for ICJ anniversary
Summary
The Secretary-General called on states to uphold international law, announced travel to The Hague for the International Court of Justices 80th anniversary and warned that respect for law is vital to prevent further destabilization and civilian harm in the Middle East.
The United Nations Secretary-General urged world leaders on Thursday to reaffirm international law and institutions, warning that "too many are choosing to turn a blind eye to justice itself." He said rules governing the use of force and the conduct of hostilities are being ignored and that civilians and UN personnel are being harmed as a result.
"This wholesale assault on international law has consequences. Lawlessness breeds…
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