Mirjana Spoljaric Egger
Swiss diplomat of Croatian origin
13 stories
8 quotes
Where weapons are produced, weapons end up being used. The massive flow of weapons, the massive production of weapons, and the massive investments in defense will eventually create human loss and material loss. That's why we have to factor in that side of war from the beginning, from day one, as we budget for defense."
- Only International Committee of the Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric voiced concernsDeutsche Welledw.com/en/shangri…
I urgently call on parties to spare civilians and civilian objects in all military operations,
- said International Committee of the Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric in a published statementCNNcnn.com/2026/04…
Any war fought without limits is incompatible with the law.”
- Mirjana Spoljaric said, without singling out any country or leaderGuardiantheguardian.com/world/live…
States must respect and ensure respect for the rules of war in both what they say and what they do,
- Mirjana Spoljaric said in a statementReutersreuters.com/world/middle…
The military escalation in the Middle East is igniting a dangerous chain reaction across the region, with potentially devastating consequences for civilians,
- ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric saidFox Newsfoxnews.com/world/red…
Without urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and respect the rules of war, further civilian lives will be lost,
- Spoljaric addedFox Newsfoxnews.com/world/red…
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