[UN Agency Heads Call for Accountability for Violations of International Law in the Middle East] BlockBeats News, April 11 – Heads of multiple United Nations agencies have called for an end to the widespread impunity for violations of international law in the Middle East. In a joint statement, world leaders expressed their shock at the region's 'ongoing breaches of the rules of war and international humanitarian law.' The statement emphasized, 'Even wars have rules, and these rules must be respected.' The statement noted: 'Just last month, thousands of civilians in the Middle East were killed or injured. Hundreds of thousands were displaced, many of them forced to flee multiple times. We call on all parties—whether UN member states or armed groups—to respect their legal obligations to protect civilians (including humanitarian personnel) and civilian infrastructure. All violations must be held accountable.'