SRSG Kubiš expresses serious concern at reports of civilian casualties in alleged Anbar airstrike

According to preliminary reports, three houses hosting internally displaced persons were hit in the alleged airstrike.  Children were reportedly among the casualties.

“While this alleged incident remains under investigation, I take this opportunity to remind all parties to the conflict of their obligation to take all feasible precautions to protect civilians from the effects of attacks”, Mr Kubiš said. 

The SRSG called on the Government of Iraq to investigate the incident, adding “it is necessary to ensure justice and accountability for violations and abuses, whenever they have taken place and by whomever they were perpetrated.”