Violations committed by Russia in Ukraine are a tragic illustration of this, as are violations committed by the Wagner group, in particular in the Central African Republic and in Mali, where the massacre committed in Moura in March 2022, which has been documented in a recent United Nations report, could constitute a war crime and a crime against humanity. Violations of international humanitarian law worsen the suffering of populations and increase humanitarian needs.
Some states and armed groups deliberately integrate violations of international humanitarian law into their strategy, including attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure and the use of hunger as a weapon of war. Protection of civilians is at the heart of international humanitarian law and must be upheld by all parties to armed conflict. The very significant rise in the number of civilians killed in armed conflicts in 2022 is very worrisome. This is a bleak picture: civilians are continuing to pay a high price. I would like to thank the Secretary-General, the President of the ICRC, and Ms.
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