Statement on Civilian Casualties

Dr. Widad speaks up against the targeting of innocent civilians.

“Wars exact the heaviest toll on civilians, forcefully transforming them into victims… Today, we remember everyone who is trying to cope with the physical and emotional pain left by armed conflicts…

We continue to hope for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Ukraine and everywhere else where there is suffering.”

Dr. Widad Reiterates her Call for Peaceful Solution in Ukraine

Dr. Widad has expressed her great sadness in the wake of another deadly attack against a civilian target. The statement said:

“Today, we express sorrow and grief for the families of victims whose lives were senselessly taken during a missile strike on a crowded shopping mall in the city of Kremenchuk in central Ukraine. We watched the scene with horror.

We also watched dozens of rescue workers who toiled and took immediate action searching for survivors. They struggled for hours in their attempt to pull injured survivors out of the ruins, as many as possible. We’d like to thank them for their bravery and work. They did their best to save lives.

It is well-known that wars exact the heaviest toll on civilians, forcefully transforming them into victims. Today, we remember everyone who is trying to cope with the physical and emotional pain left by armed conflicts.

Our thoughts are with all those who knew or lost loved ones. We continue to hope for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Ukraine and everywhere else where there is suffering.”

Dr. Widad

Issued on 28 June 2022