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UN chief steps up efforts to secure humanitarian truce in Ukraine
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NEW YORK, 29 March 2022, (TON): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said “he has asked the organization’s humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, immediately to explore with the parties involved the possibility of a humanitarian truce in Ukraine.”
He said that Griffiths will begin his efforts in pursuit of a ceasefire straight away and has already initiated some contacts.
Guterres said “I hope that (he) will be able to go to both Moscow and Kyiv as soon as that becomes possible.”
“It’s very important to establish a serious dialogue with both parties in relation to the possibility of this humanitarian ceasefire.”
He added “a cessation of hostilities will allow essential humanitarian aid to be delivered and enable civilians to move around safely. It will save lives, prevent suffering and protect civilians.”
He also called for the ceasefire “to allow for progress in serious political negotiations aimed at reaching a peace agreement based on the principles of the United Nations Charter.
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