Reports on fighting in #Mekelle of grave concern. Together w/international community, not least @_AfricanUnion, we urge parties to show restraint & protect civilians. Respect for #IHL critically important. The conflict must end & peace be restored in #Tigray - FM#EriksenSoreide https://t.co/ZfC5hbHUZ5

Norway is deeply concerned about the deteroriating situation in #Tigray #Ethiopia & the regional impact ➡️Calls the parties to immediately put down weapons & resort to dialogue ➡️Supports AU&IGAD efforts ➡️Urges parties to respect #IHL & protect civilians - FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/9XiLWUAMDu

RT @NorwayMFA: #Norway remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in #Yemen & the lack of protection. We support the efforts of @OSEYemen & urge the parties to accept the JointDecl., respect #IHL, agree to a ceasefire, engage in political consultations - FM #EriksenSoreide #UNGA https://t.co/Ew2tTsWMi5

#Norway remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in #Yemen & the lack of protection. We support the efforts of @OSEYemen & urge the parties to accept the JointDecl., respect #IHL, agree to a ceasefire, engage in political consultations - FM #EriksenSoreide #UNGA https://t.co/Ew2tTsWMi5

#Norway provides further NOK 5 mill to @NRC_Norway's assistance to people affected by flooding in #Yemen. So far in 2020 Norway has contributed NOK 215 mill in humanitarian assistance to Yemen. Parties to the conflict must respect Int. Humanitarian Law #IHL - FM #EriksenSoreide

Norway appreciates the strong partnership with @ICRC on key issues like humanitarian response, humanitarian law #IHL, protection, the mineban convention, education and ending #SGBV. Interesting meeting btw @dagiulstein & @YDaccordICRC today https://t.co/2ZfCzVEfbf

FM #EriksenSoreide: Deeply concerned by the recent escalation of fighting in Aden & Abyan governates in #Yemen resulting in a large number of civilian casualties and wounded. I urge all parties to respect their obligations under #IHL & ensure that civilians are #NotATarget

The Geneva Conventions at 70, protects civilians in conflicts. Priority in #NorwayHumStrategy to strengthen protection & IHL respect by parties to conflict. @ICRC @HDurhamICRC @rodekors @ReddBarna #IHL #ChildProtection #EndSGBV #MineBanConvention

FM #EriksenSoreide: Norway deplores another attack on civilians in Sanaa #Yemen , killing 14 school children. Protecting ppl&civilian infrastructure are core principles of #IHL . #SafeSchools #NorwayHumStrategy @GCPEAtweets @UNOCHA @UNICEF_Yemen @NorwayInGeneva @NorwayUN

FM #EriksenSøreide and @YDaccord met to share visions and commitment to protect civilians in conflict. Protection, mine action, access to education and health services are priorities in #NorwayHumStrategy and for @ICRC #SafeSchoolsDeclaration @minBanTreaty #IHL #protection https://t.co/enA0WR9Oql

🇳🇴 deeply concerned about humanitarian situation in #Yemen. We provide further NOK 30 mill for @WFP_MENA @UNOCHA to avoid worsening of food crisis.Parties to the conflict must respect #IHL. @NorwayMFA #NorwayHumStrategy @UNReliefChief –FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/VX53bwSjnJ

RT @StatssekHagen: #NotATarget! Protection in emergencies and conflict a priority in #NorwayHumStrategy. Compliance with international law, protection operations in the field, partnerships and innovation. #WorldHumanitarianDay #IHL @UNOCHA @ICRC @UNHCR @UNHumanRights @NRC_Norway @genevacall