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Yemen: Torrential floods wreak havoc in war-stricken country

… of recent flooding in Aden province. The International Committee of the Red Cross and … independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for … respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law. The …

Yemen: An urgent call to keep borders open for health, medical supplies

… 07-11-2017 Geneva/Sana'a (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … land borders to be kept open to allow vital humanitarian supplies to enter the country. … in violation of international humanitarian law," said Mr Mardini. For further information, …

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Georgia/South Ossetia: Find those who went missing during conflicts

… in Ergneti. The meeting was chaired by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … missing relatives.” Under international humanitarian law, families have the right to know what …

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Copyright and terms of use

… crescent emblems are protected symbols under international humanitarian law and national laws. Any use that is not …

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Syria: Harrowing civilian losses in most intense violence since battle for Eastern Aleppo

… the worst fighting of the year, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … while at the same time decreasing access for humanitarian agencies," added Ms. Gasser. As … basic tenets of International humanitarian law." For further information, please contact: …

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Somalia: Frontline hospitals under pressure as fighting escalates

… In the first three months of the year, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … their obligations under international humanitarian law.” In Middle and Lower Shebelle, hostilities …

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Somalia health care workers operating icrc

Syria remains in crisis – the world, and donors, must not turn away now

… 10-05-2022 Joint statement from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … community to not forget the continuing humanitarian needs in the country. Right now, … conflict ensure international humanitarian law is respected in their operations. Dr. …

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Australian launch of the Memory and War edition of the Review

… How do we remember armed conflict? The International Committee of the Red Cross … to make arguments about international humanitarian law and promote the ICRC's work. These …

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Chemical and biological weapons

… The international community banned the use of … and biological weapons and international humanitarian law Today’s advances in life sciences and …

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Training on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) hazards hosted by the defense forces of Ireland and organized by the ICRC.

A step further in the search for persons missing in connection with 1992-93 armed conflict in Abkhazia

… today, on 4 December, in Yerevan. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … of all the participants to this strictly humanitarian process, along with the increased … pace. Under international humanitarian law, families have the right to know what …

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