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Afghanistan: Even at a crossroads for peace, more people are wounded in war
Ethiopia: ICRC stands ready to act as neutral intermediary release of people detained in relation to the fighting in Tigray
Ethiopia: ICRC stands ready to act as neutral intermediary release of people detained in ...
News release
23-11-2020
Nigeria: First physical rehabilitation centre opens in Maiduguri
Nigeria: First physical rehabilitation centre opens in Maiduguri
News release
19-11-2020
Operational update on escalating fighting in Tigray and northern Ethiopia
Operational update on escalating fighting in Tigray and northern Ethiopia
News release
18-11-2020
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  1. Afghanistan: Even at a crossroads for peace, more people are wounded in war
    23-11-2020
  2. Ethiopia: ICRC stands ready to act as neutral intermediary release of people detained in relation to the fighting in Tigray
    23-11-2020
  3. Nigeria: First physical rehabilitation centre opens in Maiduguri
    19-11-2020
  4. Operational update on escalating fighting in Tigray and northern Ethiopia
    18-11-2020
  5. Empty Chairs, Waiting Families: The Families of the Missing Persons in Lebanon Keeping the Memory of their Loved Ones Alive
    12-11-2020
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