Life as a doctor in Ukraine: 'No one is protected. Everyone can be a target.'
Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- The respect for international conventions protecting civilians and medical personnel in war has been disregarded.
- A doctor describes the situation as difficult to witness, with no one being safe from becoming a target.
- The article highlights the challenges faced by medical professionals in Ukraine.
The respect for international laws designed to protect civilians, medical staff, and hospitals during wartime has been abandoned, according to a doctor working in Ukraine. The sentiment reflects a grim reality where established norms of conflict are being systematically violated.
"It is damn hard to witness," stated the doctor, emphasizing the emotional toll of operating in an environment where safety is not guaranteed for anyone. The quote underscores the pervasive danger and the breakdown of protections previously afforded even in the midst of hostilities.
Now the respect for such laws and rules has been thrown to the sea. It is damn hard to witness.
The article points to a dangerous precedent being set, where the consequences of disregarding these conventions are directly impacting those on the front lines of humanitarian care. The doctor's perspective highlights the vulnerability of all individuals, including essential medical personnel, who can become targets in the ongoing conflict.
No one is protected. Everyone can be a target.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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