Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA is concerned about the plight of 16 people, all non-staff members, who have taken shelter in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA compound in Gaza. We understand that they were part of a group who had gathered at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA HQ calling for Palestinian reconciliation. All parties concerned are working to solve the situation peacefully and without violence. As a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Agency, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA’s actions are in keeping with the principles and practice of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ neutrality and human rights for all. We have notified the United Nations Humanitarian Co-ordinator who is following the case closely. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA has appealed to the relevant authorities in Gaza to allow these sixteen people safe passage from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA compound and to guarantee their safety. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ will continue to assess the situation and the circumstances of the 16 cases.
Chris Gunness, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA Spokesperson