The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Friday it was very concerned about the humanitarian impact of the escalating violence between Georgia and the breakaway region of South Ossetia.
"The humanitarian situation in the conflict zone has worsened dramatically," said the Geneva-based agency in a statement.
"Ambulances are finding it hard to reach injured people and frightened residents are hiding in their basements, without electricity, water, communications or access to services," the statement said.
The ICRC urged parties to the conflict to allow humanitarian organizations unimpeded access to the affected areas and to enable medical personnel and ambulances to reach the sick and wounded.
It also appealed to all those involved in the fighting to comply with international humanitarian law.
Source:Xinhua
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