13 May 2024
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the death of a United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS) staff member and injury to another DSS staffer when their Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ vehicle was struck as they traveled to the European Hospital in Rafah this morning.
The Secretary-General condemns all attacks on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ personnel and calls for a full investigation. He sends his condolences to the family of the fallen staff member.
With the conflict in Gaza continuing to take a heavy toll ¨C not only on civilians, but also on humanitarian workers ¨C the Secretary-General reiterates his urgent appeal for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and for the release of all hostages.
Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Subject: Armed conflict, Gaza Strip, Incidents, Security issues
Publication Date: 13/05/2024
URL source: /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-05-13/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-security-incident-gaza
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Subject: Armed conflict, Gaza Strip, Incidents, Security issues
Publication Date: 13/05/2024
URL source: /sg/en/content/sg/statement/2024-05-13/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-security-incident-gaza