The crucial issue is that the humanitarian actors need to be able to operate independently of the military action, that it should not be expected to take place in support, that it should not be hindered, and that we can develop our response purely on the basis of need. Similarly, we are advocating that the civilian population have the freedom to move in response to the evolution of the conflict for their own protection and their own safety. It's as simple and basic as that. What we're asking for is any effort, any voice that can impress upon, in particular, the military actors, but also in terms of the UN and their leadership within humanitarian coordination to ensure that this can take place.
On February 7th, 2013. See this statement in context.