European Parliament Vice President ends hunger strike following Oleshky ceasefire announcement
European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno announced the hunger strike on Oct. 20, demanding an immediate humanitarian truce in the occupied town.
The European Parliament Vice President, Pina Picierno, concluded her hunger strike aimed at drawing attention to the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement, according to Ukraine's human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets. Lubinets informed Picierno that a temporary local ceasefire had been reached to permit humanitarian aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians, beginning on October 27.
The agreement encompasses road demining, the provision of food, water, medicine, and medical equipment, as well as the safe passage of civilians. Approximately 2,000 people are currently trapped in Oleshky, with Russian forces obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid, notwithstanding a severe shortage of food and medicine. Civilians attempting to flee through mined roads risk being targeted by drones.
Picierno initiated the hunger strike on October 20, demanding an immediate humanitarian truce in the occupied town, emphasizing the need for diplomatic action to deliver tangible results and prevent continued suffering. The temporary truce was brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, who mediated between the Russian and Ukrainian parties.
Picierno stated that Ukraine would adhere to its obligations in the humanitarian operation, expressing hope for its successful execution.
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