BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:000 P.M.) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) issued an urgent statement this afternoon that called on all warring parties in the Daraa Governorate to stop the violence inside this southern Syria province.
"We urgently call on all sides fighting in Daraa, Sweida and Quneitra to show restraint and to do their utmost to spare civilians, those no longer participating in the hostilities, and infrastructure essential to their survival," said the ICRC regional director for the Near and Middle East, Robert Mardini.
"We are receiving reports about people fleeing as the frontlines shift," Mardini continued.
The Red Cross has called on neighboring countries to help facilitate civilians to safety, should the fighting reach their areas.
"We ask those fighting and neighbouring countries to facilitate civilians' access to safety and essential services, including life-saving medical care. Civilians should, as always, have options to flee the violence and seek refuge and protection," he added.
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