The Security Council today discussed a draft statement calling on Zaire to "stand by its humanitarian obligations regarding refugees."

But if they feel a humanitarian obligation to support us, that is another thing.

If the protection of civilians is not a humanitarian obligation, what is the mechanism that you propose to us?

He also said the United States had a humanitarian obligation to end the conflict, which has left more than 1,000 civilians dead and up to 400,000 homeless.

On asylum policy, it is crucial that we absolutely respect humanitarian obligations and practise coherent thinking.

It is not only a question of our legal and humanitarian obligations but also a question of economic and administrative common sense.

This is not only an expression of our humanitarian obligations, but also a worthwhile investment in sustainable development and human safety.

Israel's disproportionate attack on the already frail and desperate Palestinian enclave is another indication of its indifference to international humanitarian obligations.

It is the European Union's common duty to protect the interests of its own citizens and to remain true to its humanitarian obligations.

The U.S. government viewed this work as a humanitarian obligation.