Hamilton, Canada (AA/DT) – On Friday, the United Nations called for a “full investigation” and accountability regarding the death of a Turkish-American activist at the hands of the Israeli army in the northern occupied West Bank.
During a news conference, UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric responded to Anadolu’s inquiry about whether the UN condemns the killing, stating: “We would like to see a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”
Dujarric emphasized that “civilians must be protected at all times.”
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When asked if there had been any accountability for UN personnel killed by Israel, he replied, “We have not seen any developments in that regard.”
He noted that investigations and accountability measures are expected to take place “once the fighting ceases,” while acknowledging some progress in addressing the mistreatment of Palestinian detainees.
A Turkish-American activist, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, was shot dead by Israeli forces on Friday while participating in a protest against illegal Israeli settlements in Beita, a town in the Nablus district of the occupied West Bank.