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Latest press releases and statements in Europe & Central Asia

The International Committee of the Red Cross closes its delegation in the Republic of Azerbaijan

News release

02-09-2025

An ICRC vehicle at the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

The weaponization of outer space is not inevitable

Statement

05-08-2025

Statement delivered by Laurent Gisel to the Open-ended Working Group on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space in All Its Aspects.

Russia – Ukraine: ICRC supports large-scale repatriation of human remains

News release

17-06-2025

Two ICRC delegates in protective clothing

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Latest from the field in Europe & Central Asia

Azerbaijan: Facts and figures from over 30 years of humanitarian engagement

Article

01-09-2025

Two women carry a large sack of aid supplies together in front of Red Cross trucks, while other people unload and distribute relief items in the background

Azerbaijan: The impact of three decades of humanitarian action

Photo gallery

01-09-2025

Agstafa district. With the support of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society, the ICRC staff of Barda Sub-Delegation distributes fertilizers to the residents of Tatli and Yaradullu villages to help increase harvesting.

Balancing risks and opportunities: New technologies and the search for missing people

Article

29-08-2025

Group of search practioners and experts from various sectors in a conference room with a speaker on the stage

ICRC voices: Contending with Syria’s deadly legacy of war

Article

28-08-2025

Note: The items in this picture were assessed as safe to be moved by ICRC staff who are qualified and experienced specialists conducting explosive ordnance disposal under strict safety rules. The ICRC strongly discourages all persons not qualified in explosive ordnance disposal from attempting any form of touching, moving or removing (demining) of explosive ordnance themselves.

Frequently asked questions about the closure of ICRC’s office in Azerbaijan

Article

26-08-2025

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Latest reports and publications in Europe & Central Asia

Armenia։ Facts and Figures - January to December 2023

Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: The Red Cross and Red Crescent response one year on

Six Months of Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict - The response of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

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