Freemuslim Association strongly condemns Russia’s bombing of civilians in Ukraine
The Freemuslim Association—an international anti-violence organization—has strongly condemned the Russian bombing of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Tuesday, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties.
The organization emphasized the necessity of distancing innocent people from the ongoing war between the two countries and called for the respect of international laws and customs concerning the rules of war.
In a statement obtained by Shia Waves Agency, the organization said, “Media reports indicated that dozens of civilians, including children, were killed due to a missile that targetd a hospital building in the capital, Kyiv.”
The organization considered this attack a severe violation of international laws and commitments, which stipulate the protection of civilians during conflicts.
Freemuslim explained that the continued targeting of civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals and schools, constitutes a war crime that requires holding the perpetrators accountable and preventing its recurrence.
It pointed out that civilians, including women and children, bear the brunt of armed conflicts, making it essential for all warring parties to commit to providing protection for them and avoiding targeting civilian areas.
The international group also urged the international community to intensify efforts to pressure the warring parties to respect human rights and international laws and to work on providing urgent humanitarian aid to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
It also renewed its call for achieving just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, stressing that violence only begets more violence, and that dialogue and negotiation are the best means to resolve conflicts and achieve security and stability for all.
It should be mentioned that Russian forces launched on Monday a wave of missile strikes on targets in cities across Ukraine during morning rush hour, killing at least 43 people, according to the latest figures released by authorities on Tuesday.
