Church agency warns of conflict escalation in eastern Ukraine
Caritas urges the warring parties to respect civilians rights and dignity
Updated: May 10, 2021 06:32 AM GMT
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Ukrainian border guards patrol the Sea of Azov off the city of Mariupol on April 30. (Photo: AFP)
Eastern Ukraine could witness a full-scale conflict if the international community neglects the seven-year stand-off between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists, says a delegation of Caritas in Europe.
It reported the “risk” of secessionist conflict expanding “across a much wider area and impacting exponentially many more individuals.”
Even the current conflict now affects more than 500,000 people in the immediate area of combat, it said.
Caritas Europa appeals for full humanitarian access to Eastern Ukraine
A Caritas Europa delegation concludes a visit to eastern Ukraine on Saturday, and expresses concern that the 7-year standoff between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists in the region could blow into a full-scale conflict.
By Robin Gomes
Caritas Europe has appealed for a “safe and unimpeded access to all people in need” in Eastern Ukraine, urging parties in the conflict to respect the rights and dignity of innocent civilians in the region.
The call came on Saturday as a delegation of Caritas Europa concluded a visit to the region that has been witnessing armed conflict for more than seven years now.