New York, Jan 26 2012 2:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon <"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=5827">condemned today the killing of the head of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, Abd-al-Razzaq Jbeiro.
According to media reports, Mr. Jbeiro, the Secretary-General of the humanitarian organization, was shot dead in an attack that targeted a vehicle he was driving in that was clearly marked with the Red Crescent emblem.
Mr. Ban extended his condolences to Mr. Jbeiro's family and colleagues and called on the Syrian Government to investigate the crime and bring the perpetrators to justice.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban also reminded everyone of their obligation to "respect and protect humanitarian workers as they perform their duties and impartially serve all those who are in need."
Last week, Mr. Ban renewed his call on the Syrian authorities to end the ongoing bloodshed in the country, which has, since March, been in a maelstrom of an uprising which has led to the deaths of more than 5,000 people.
Jan 26 2012 2:10PM
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