ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross http://www.icrc.org/eng/home/rss-feed/news-feed.xml ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross RSS icon /eng/home/rss-feed/th_rss_feed.gif http://www.icrc.org/eng/home/rss-feed/news-feed.xml Syria: parties to the fighting must distinguish between civilians and fighters Damascus/Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is shocked by the high number of civilian casualties caused by the tragic events in al-Holeh, in Homs governorate. It conveys its deepest sympathy with the families of the victims. http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/news-release/2012/syria-news-2012-05-27.htm Sun, 27 May 2012 16:33:19 GMT 2012-05-27T16:33:19+01:00 DR Congo: humanitarian situation deteriorates in the Kivus Violence is continuing in the Kivus, where it is spreading to the most remote and difficult-to-reach areas, with tragic consequences. The ICRC is concerned about the rising number of civilian victims. Video interview with Frédéric Boyer, in charge of the ICRC's activities in North Kivu. http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/update/2012/dr-congo-update-2012-05-25.htm Fri, 25 May 2012 10:26:37 GMT 2012-05-25T10:26:37+01:00 Philippines: Newly renovated infirmary for TB-affected detainees Tuberculosis patients at Quezon City Jail will now have access to proper treatment and monitoring of their condition at a newly renovated and expanded facility. http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/news-release/2012/philippines-news-2012-05-25.htm Fri, 25 May 2012 11:55:58 GMT 2012-05-25T11:55:58+01:00 Bangladesh: border guards strengthen their awareness of international humanitarian and human rights laws The Border Guards of Bangladesh (BGB), the largest security force in the country, are to take part in a training course on international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The course, jointly organized by the BGB's Khulna Sector Headquarters and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), will be held on 22 and 23 May. http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/news-release/2012/bangladesh-news-2012-05-22.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 09:49:46 GMT 2012-05-22T09:49:46+01:00 Iran/Iraq: striving to end uncertainty for families of war missing The mortal remains of 98 Iranian and 13 Iraqi soldiers killed during the 1980-1988 war between the two countries were repatriated today at the Shalamja border crossing near Basra with support from the ICRC. http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/news-release/2012/iran-irak-news-2012-05-22.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 11:11:34 GMT 2012-05-22T11:11:34+01:00 Haiti: new centre for disabled rekindles hope The Special Fund for the Disabled of the ICRC officially inaugurated a new physical rehabilitation centre in Port-au-Prince today. The facility opened its doors following a year of rebuilding and repair work on the previous structure, which was destroyed by the earthquake of 12 January 2010. http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/news-release/2012/haiti-news-2012-05-22.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 13:50:27 GMT 2012-05-22T13:50:27+01:00 ICRC to award prize for photojournalism on threats to health services At the 24th Visa pour l'image international photojournalism festival, which will be held in the French city of Perpignan from 1 to 16 September 2012, the ICRC will award the second Humanitarian Visa d'or photojournalism prize. http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/news-release/2012/visa-pour-image-news-2012-05-21.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 14:28:43 GMT 2012-05-21T14:28:43+01:00 South Sudan: thousands displaced as fighting escalates Since the beginning of the year, the ICRC has stepped up its efforts to respond to mounting humanitarian needs in South Sudan. In early April, needs increased further when hostilities erupted along the border with Sudan. Update of activities with photos by Tom Stoddart. http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/update/2012/south-sudan-update-2012-05-16.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:54:02 GMT 2012-05-16T09:54:02+01:00 Yemen: scores of civilian casualties in intense fighting in Abyan Sana'a/Geneva (ICRC) – Over the past few days, an escalation in fighting has resulted in scores of civilian casualties in Ja'ar, Abyan governorate. http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/news-release/2012/yemen-news-2012-05-16.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 14:59:19 GMT 2012-05-16T14:59:19+01:00 100 years on, ICRC nurses face greater challenges than ever before Exactly 100 years ago, the Florence Nightingale Medal was instituted by the ICRC, the highest international distinction that can be awarded to a nurse. On the occasion of International Nurses Day (12 May), the ICRC looks at the extraordinary challenges facing nurses in today's armed conflicts. http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/interview/2012/nightingale-anniversary-interview-2012-05-11.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 14:20:35 GMT 2012-05-11T14:20:35+01:00