In search of Kin, 20 years on
Amar Adam was around 16 years old when he fled his home in Darfur, Sudan, in 2004 due to armed conflict that broke out in his country. On the fateful night when he got separated from his family, he …
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Nigeria: ICRC and African Development Bank partner to support inclusive, resilient water services in Maiduguri
Abuja – The first high-level partnership roundtable on the Maiduguri Urban Water Supply Masterplan concluded on 10 September 2025 in Abuja. This project offers a clear, phased roadmap to rehabilitate …
Frequently asked questions about the ICRC’s work in Iraq
Present in Iraq since 1980, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) focuses on addressing the consequences of armed conflicts and other situations of violence across the country. As …
Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response
Operational update: 1 - 7 September 2025 On 31 August 2025, a devastating earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hit Nangarhar, Laghman, and Kunar provinces in Eastern Afghanistan. Authorities have reported …
Supporting Syrian Families of the Missing
As part of the ICRC’s ongoing efforts to support Syrian families of missing persons who are residing in Jordan, the ICRC has developed a leaflet on Protection of Family Links, containing essential …
Nigeria: January to June 2025 Facts and Figures
January - June 2025 Armed conflict in Northeast Nigeria has displaced over 2.2 million people and severely impacted access to food, healthcare, and basic services. Civilian casualties continue to …
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Armed Conflict
Keynote Address by Ms. Fiona Antonnette Barnaby, Head of the Humanitarian Affairs and Policy Unit, ICRC Regional Delegation for East Asia, delivered at the Fourth Soochow International Humanitarian …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC reiterates call to release hostages after release of distressing video
Hostage-taking is strictly prohibited under to international humanitarian law. All forms of public exposure that humiliate persons deprived of liberty and endanger their safety must be avoided. We …
Moldova: 2025 International Humanitarian Law Essay Competition for Students
Chișinău, 1 September – 15 October 2025 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in cooperation with the Moldovan Association of International Law, invites students to participate in an …
“The Man from Egypt”: Why I left the comfort of the operating room to work in conflict zones
From the operating rooms where life battles death, Egyptian anesthesiologist Dr. Aktham Al-Farnawani recounts his journey from advanced hospitals to those functioning in tents amid crises. In his …
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