President Michael D Higgins has accused the United Nations Security Council of failing “again and again” by not dealing with current famines including what he called the “forced starvation” of the people of Gaza.
Speaking at the National Famine Commemoration in Co Limerick, President Higgins said that the population of Gaza is being subjected to “forced starvation” where hunger is being used as “an instrument of war”.
In off script remarks, President Higgins called on the UN General Assembly to speak and act on the issue of famine if the Security Council refuses to do so.
He said: “When the Security Council fails us as it does again and again, in responding…