The United Nations considers humanitarian corridors to be one of several possible forms of a temporary pause of armed conflict.
About:
They are demilitarized zones, in a specific area and for a specific time — and both sides of an armed conflict agree to them.
Via these corridors, either food and medical aid can be brought to areas of conflict, or civilians can be evacuated.
The corridors are necessary when cities are under siege and the population is cut off from basic food supplies, electricity and water.
In cases where a humanitarian catastrophe unfolds because the international law of war is being violated — for example through large-scale bombing of civilian targets — humanitarian corridors can provide crucial relief.
Who sets them up?
In most cases, humanitarian corridors are negotiated by the United Nations. Sometimes they’re also set up by local groups.
Since all sides need to agree to set up the corridors, there is a risk of military or political abuse. For example, the corridors can be used to smuggle weapons and fuel into besieged cities.
On the other hand, they can also be used by UN observers, NGOs and journalists to gain access to contested areas where war crimes are being committed.
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