The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has welcomed the UN’s call for countries to observe “the Olympic Truce” during the Paris Games from July 26-August 11 and the subsequent Paralympics. A resolution respecting the truce was formally adopted by the UN in November last year. The truce begins from seven days before the start of the Olympic Games until seven days after the Paralympics. “I solemnly appeal to all Member States to demonstrate their commitment to the Olympic Truce for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games and to undertake concrete actions at the local, national, regional a…