Brussels, 27/04/2007 (Agence Europe) - On a five-day visit to the Middle East until 29 April, to assess the humanitarian situation in the region (see Europe 9413), EU Development and Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Louis Michel called on 27 April for all parties involved to respect the core element of international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians. In particular, he recalled the need to ensure access to the victims of conflict, and urged all parties to respect the 'humanitarian...