Members of the C.C. OSCE should use the potential of parliamentary diplomacy to promote dialogue and end hostilities in Ukraine, open new humanitarian corridors to evacuate areas from civilians, investigate the fate of missing persons, The facilitation of the exchange of prisoners and the continuation of the flow of humanitarian aid, underlined MP Kyriakos Hatzigiannis, during an intervention at the 20th Autumn Meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).As announced by the Parliament, Mr Hatzigiannis participated in a session on the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms in situations of armed conflict and humanitarian crises.
As announced by the Parliament, Mr Hatzigiannis participated in a session on the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms in situations of armed conflict and humanitarian crises.
In his intervention during the debate on the issue of the devastating consequences of the war in Ukraine, Mr. Hatzigiannis noted that the separation of the humanitarian from the political aspect of the conflict is necessary in order to enable the provision of the necessary assistance to civilians.
Expressing regret for the deaths, violence, the displacement of millions of people, as well as the deliberate destruction of state infrastructure in Ukraine, Mr. Hatzigiannis noted that the bombing of the country's energy grid will further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis as winter approaches.
Furthermore, the Cypriot MP noted that the sanctions imposed on Russia and its reaction to them have caused an economic and food crisis that could undermine global stability.
At this critical juncture, the Cypriot MP underlined that the sanctions imposed on Russia and its reaction to them have caused an economic and food crisis that could undermine global stability.
At this critical juncture, he stressed. The primary objective is to support and relieve the Ukrainian people who are experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Referring to the alarming reports of mass graves of civilians, Mr. Hatzigianni noted that they should be investigated immediately and thoroughly, recalling the recent UN General Assembly resolution stating that those responsible for any violation of international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law should be held accountable.
Regarding the refugee crisis, Hatzigianni said that the displacement of millions of people dictates immediate collective action. In addition, the Cypriot MP stressed that the neighbouring host countries should receive further support in terms of resources and infrastructure in order to make the accommodation of Ukrainian citizens smoother. He noted that civil society organisations can make a substantial contribution in this direction. Hatzigiannis pointed out that despite the difficulties it faces as the EU Member State with the largest number of asylum seekers in terms of population, it has received more than 15 thousand Ukrainian refugees since last February, offering access to housing, healthcare and education in accordance with the relevant EU directive.
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