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What is the News?
Russia has declared a temporary ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine War to provide “Humanitarian Corridors” for civilians.
What are Humanitarian Corridors?
Humanitarian Corridors are demilitarized zones in a specific area and for a specific time. They are created when both sides of an armed conflict agree to them.
The United Nations considers humanitarian corridors to be one of several possible forms of a temporary pause of armed conflict.
Need: The corridors are necessary when cities are under siege and the population is cut off from basic food supplies, electricity and water.
Purpose: Through these corridors, either food and medical aid can be brought to areas of conflict, or civilians can be evacuated.
Sets up by, In most cases, humanitarian corridors are negotiated by the United Nations. Sometimes they’re also set up by local groups.
Access to corridors: Access to humanitarian corridors is determined by the parties to the conflict. It’s usually limited to neutral actors, the UN or aid organizations such as the Red Cross.
Concerns: There is a risk of military or political abuse. For example, the corridors can be used to smuggle weapons and fuel into besieged cities.
Source: This post is based on the article “Explained: What are humanitarian corridors” published in Indian Express on 8th Mar 2022.
