Date : 29/08/2013

Country/Region : SYRIA; SWITZERLAND

Title : ICRC statement on Syria : a human tragedy with alarming consequences

Duration : 00:01:01

Director : FELL, Nicola Eva

Cameraman : FELL, Nicola Eva

Editor : FELL, Nicola Eva

Keyword : CHEMICAL WEAPON; MEDICAL ASSISTANCE; IHL (INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW); CIVILIAN; PROTECTION; RESPECT FOR THE LAW

Person appearing :
FAKHR, Dibeh (spokesperson, ICRC)

Confidentiality level : public

Publication restrictions : publication without restrictions

Copyright : ICRC

Production company : ICRC

ICRC producer :
FELL, Nicola Eva

Production reference : AV107N

Description : "The situation in Syria is a human tragedy with alarming consequences. The human suffering has reached unprecedented levels and there appears to be no end in sight. The humanitarian needs are immense. There are acute shortages of vital medical supplies, food and water especially in areas that have been sealed off since months now and to which the ICRC and Syria Arab Red Crescent has not been given access.
Together with the Syria Arab Red Crescent, we remain committed to respond to the needs wherever they are, whatever they might be, provided that humanitarian action can take place and that we are given unconditional access to all areas.
International humanitarian law strictly prohibits the use of chemical weapons. Any use of such weapons is a serious violation of the law of war.
The parties to the conflict must ensure a rapid and unimpeded access of humanitarian access to the civilians in need. Also the wounded and sick, whether civilians or combatants, have the right to medical care without any delay."

Original language : International soundtrack

English title : ICRC statement on Syria : a human tragedy with alarming consequences

Colour/B&W : colour

SD/HD : HD

Resolution : 1920 x 1080

Aspect ratio : 16/9

Original material/format : ProRes 422

Best material/format available : ProRes 422