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Afghanistan: Child pneumonia, malnutrition spikes as families face impossible choice: eat or heat
Humanitarian needs to deepen in dozens of conflict zones as world’s attention wanes
Humanitarian needs to deepen in dozens of conflict zones as world’s attention wanes
News release
29-11-2022
Ethiopia: Lifesaving medical supplies arrive in Tigray
Ethiopia: Lifesaving medical supplies arrive in Tigray
News release
15-11-2022
Milestone declaration brings hope that the immense suffering of civilians is no longer accepted as an inevitable by-product of warfare
Milestone declaration brings hope that the immense suffering of civilians is no longer accepted ...
Statement
18-11-2022
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  1. Libya: ICRC welcomes circular issued by Ministry of Local Government affirming local entities can work with the organization
    01-12-2022
  2. Humanitarian needs to deepen in dozens of conflict zones as world’s attention wanes
    29-11-2022
  3. Annual Regional Seminar on IHL hosted in South Africa
    25-11-2022
  4. Afghanistan: Child pneumonia, malnutrition spikes as families face impossible choice: eat or heat
    24-11-2022
  5. ICRC and Indonesian Armed Forces host workshop on laws of armed conflict for senior military officers from 85 countries
    23-11-2022
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