Amnesty International Action: 'Ceasefire: No more war crimes'

Ceasefire: No more war crimes

Red Cross paramedics carry body of Lebanese man recovered from the rubble of a building destroyed by Israeli air strike, Qana, near Tyre, Lebanon © AP GraphicsBank

Civilians have been targeted in Lebanon by the Israeli Defence Forces and in northern Israel by Hizbullah leaving hundreds dead.

After weeks of fighting, bombs and rockets continue to fall indiscriminately on women, children, ambulances, rescue workers and other innocent victims of this escalating conflict. These deliberate attacks violate international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes.

Only an immediate, full and effective ceasefire will protect civilians on both sides, but calls for the warring parties to obey the laws of war and protect civilians have fallen on deaf ears.

Meanwhile, governments that could exert their influence to end the crisis have chosen instead to prioritize their own political and military interests over innocent lives of civilians.

We, the international community, are not powerless in the face of this crisis. We must stand up together to protect the lives of civilians and to ensure no more war crimes are commited.

What can you do? Take action now!

1. Join Amnesty International in our Ceasefire vigil on Monday 7th August

• We call for a ceasefire;
• We demand that all governments stop the supply of arms to the conflict; and
• We stand in solidarity with the victims and survivors on both sides of the Israel/Lebanon conflict.

Attend or organize a vigil in your community.

Here are some tips on how to organize your vigil, or contact your local AI section to find out about events in your country.

2. Spread the word about this conflict
We will keep posting information and actions on this conflict on amnesty.org so link to our pages!

posted by Annamarie at 6:53 PM