SYRIA: UN HUMAN RIGHTS CHIEF DENOUNCES HARDSHIP WROUGHT ON ALEPPO'S RESIDENTS

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Web version   New York May 21 2014 12:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Boys queue to fill jerrycans and other containers with water, in Aleppo, Syria, which has been experiencing interruptions in its water supply. Photo: UNICEF/Romenzi SYRIA: UN HUMAN RIGHTS CHIEF DENOUNCES HARDSHIP WROUGHT ON ALEPPO’S RESIDENTS The United Nations human rights chief today condemned the “flagrant disregard” for international human rights and humanitarian law – both by the Syrian Government and by some armed groups – that has led to tremendous suffering for civilians in Aleppo. Read more RELATED Syria: Ban warns against targeting civilians after armed groups cut water supplies in Aleppo Following reports that armed groups cut water supplies in Syria&#39s flashpoint town of Aleppo, leaving at least 2.5 million people with no access to safe water for drinking and sanitation for days, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has warned that such deliberate targeting of civilians is a &#8220clear breach&#8221 of international law. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media