Venezuelan refugees in Colombia & other topics - Daily Briefing (6 August 2019)

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Hiroshima
- Egypt
- Syria
- Colombia/Venezuela
- Cameroon
- Press Briefing
Hiroshima
Izumi Nakamitsu, the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, spoke on the Secretary-General’s behalf at the commemoration that took place today in Hiroshima of the dropping of the nuclear bomb wich took place on 6 August 1945.
In a message delivered by Mr. Nakamitsu, the Secretary-General said that we must recall the core message that the hibakusha, the survivors of the bombs, have travelled the world to spread: the only guarantee against the use of nuclear weapons is the total elimination of nuclear weapons. Inspired by the resilient spirit of the people of Hiroshima, the Secretary-General added that he is fully committed to working with the hibakusha and all others to realize our shared goal:  a world free of nuclear weapons.

Egypt
In a statement issued last night, the Secretary-General strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place on August 5th in Cairo. He extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people and Government of Egypt and wishes a speedy recovery to those who  injured.

Syria
On Syria, humanitarian colleagues report that, after three days of reduced hostilities in the northwestern Syria following the ceasefire that came into effect on Friday, fighting has flared up again, including with airstrikes, across northern Hama, southern Idlib and western Aleppo governorates. We reiterate our deep concern for the civilians in Idlib and all surrounding areas.
Since the upsurge in violence end of April, more than 500 civilians have been killed, and over 400,000 people were displaced in the area.
And again, we remind all parties to the conflict, and those who have influence over them, of their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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