Belgium Calls for Equal Application of International Law at UN General Assembly
Belgium's foreign minister told the UN that 'no human life is worth less than another' during remarks at the General Assembly.
Belgium's foreign minister called for the equal application of international law and greater protection of civilians in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, according to Anadolu Agency.
The minister told the assembled delegates that "no human life is worth less than another," a statement framed around the principle that international legal standards should be applied consistently regardless of where conflicts occur or who is involved.
The remarks come during the General Assembly's high-level week, when foreign ministers and heads of state from around the world address the chamber on a wide range of global issues, including ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises. Calls for consistent application of international law have featured prominently in various nations' addresses this year.
Belgium's intervention adds to a broader chorus of countries using the UN platform to press for stronger civilian protections amid multiple active conflicts worldwide. No specific policy proposals were detailed in the available reporting on the address.
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- Belgium calls for equal application of international law, protection of civilians — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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