Nairobi, Feb. 13 -- The UN Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide Ms Alice Wairimu Nderitu on Tuesday sounded alarm over potential spillovers of the war in Gaza to neighbouring areas, indicating fears of a spread of atrocities in the region.

Ms Nderitu said there must be an immediate de-escalation but warned incitement and continual rhetoric could ruin peace prospects.

Her statement echoed that of the UN secretary-general earlier who warned violence escalation beyond Gaza, between Israel and Hamas militant group, was likely to worsen tensions.

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