The UN warns Trump: "Any deportation from occupied territory is prohibited"

Chijioke Obinna

The UN warns Trump: "Any deportation from occupied territory is prohibited"

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, reminded Trump this morning that “all deportation or forced transfer of people from an occupied territory is strictly prohibited.” He has done it after the president of the United States received Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House, and announced that “the United States would take care of Gaza and lead its reconstruction.”

Trump’s plan goes through emptying the strip of its local population to ensure the area and begin with its reconstruction, has caused the outrage of international states and organizations. Among them, the UN, that He has shown his disagreement to Trump’s idea Through its high representative for Human Rights, Volker Türk. The United Nations representative has been in charge of emphasizing that “international law is very clear, self -determination is a fundamental principle and must be protected by all states, as the International Court of Justice has recently stressed.”

Türk also stated that “the suffering of people in the occupied Palestinian territory and in Israel has been unbearable” and that “we must enter a new phase to guarantee the peace and security of Palestinians and Israelis based on dignity and equality.”

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights defends the need to continue with the high fire and get peace agreements to “end the war to rebuild Gaza with complete respect for international humanitarian law and human rights.”

The Palestinian authority is also shown against Trump

The President of the National Palestinian AuthorityMahmud Abás has also referred on Wednesday to Donald Trump’s words, categorically refusing the proposal And saying that “Gaza is an entire part of the Palestinian states. In addition, Abás has stressed that Trump’s words can generate a climate of rejection and tension in the region.

Spain shares the UN version

The Government of Spain does not see with good eyes the idea of ​​Trump to empty Gaza to take control and rebuild it. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares says that “Spain will support them” and that “Gaza is the land of the Palestinians Gazatis.” In addition, Albares remembers that Gaza is part of the Palestinian state that Spain supports.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.