Sri Lanka: Ambiguous Loss
Dealing with frozen grief While it is very painful to contend with the tragic loss of a loved one, most people develop their own coping mechanisms to deal with the grief caused by death. However, …
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ICRC voices: Contending with Syria’s deadly legacy of war
In a series of online articles, the ICRC team for the UK and Ireland interviews delegates working across the world. This month, we spoke to William Carmichael, from County Antrim in Northern Ireland, …
International Day of the Disappeared: Conflict in Sudan drives missing persons cases in Africa
27-08-2025 Nairobi (ICRC) – Over 82,000 people across Africa are registered as missing with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The ICRC figures show that the conflict in Sudan has …
South Sudan: The pain, memories and hope
JUBA (ICRC) – Nyakol (not her real name) struggled to reconstruct the last moments with her brother just before explosives rocked her neighborhood in Malakal, Upper Nile State, in May 2014. The …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC appalled by strike on Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza
Nasser Medical Complex (NMC) is one of the last major hospitals still operating in southern Gaza. It provides critical and specialized medical care to thousands of patients in an area where few …
Update from the Red Cross Field Hospital, Rafah: 15-Month Operational Summary
Rafah, Gaza Strip - 9 May 2024 to 31 July 2025 Over the past 15 months, the Red Cross Field Hospital (RFH) in Rafah has delivered vital medical care under challenging conditions and a swiftly …
Frequently asked questions about the closure of ICRC’s office in Azerbaijan
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been active in Azerbaijan since 1992, addressing humanitarian needs stemming from conflict. For more than three decades, the ICRC has …
Arms Trade Treaty: A framework that saves lives and preserves humanity in armed conflict
Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, 25 August 2025, Geneva Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Two weeks ago, on the …
Philippines: “The Book of Memories” book and exhibit launch
26-08-2025 A tribute to Marawi’s missing people and their families’ relentless search for answers Manila (ICRC) – A coffee table book was launched and a photo exhibition was inaugurated today in …
Sudan: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures
January to June 2025 In the first half of 2025 , the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), either independently or in partnership with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), responded …
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