"Humanity hollowed out": Gaza, two years on
The below is a statement by Sarah Avrillaud, head of the ICRC sub-delegation in Gaza: “ For two years, the civilian population has endured death, forced displacement , and the denial of dignity on a …
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Sudan: “The people of Al Fasher cannot be abandoned”
The following statement can be attributed to Daniel O’Malley, Head of Delegation for the ICRC in Sudan “What people have been enduring during these 500 days in Al Fasher is nothing short of …
AfDB-ICRC Policy Brief: Strengthening humanitarian and development collaboration in fragile and conflict-affected settings in Africa
Strengthening humanitarian and development collaboration in fragile and conflict-affected settings in Africa In addressing protracted conflicts and compounded shocks across Africa, the International …
Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake
The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan on the night of 31 August 2025 shattered the quiet in the valleys of eastern Afghanistan. In an instance, homes crumbled, families were torn apart …
Update of customary IHL database – October 2025
New update of the customary IHL database We have just updated the customary IHL database to include to include additional practice from Canada and Nigeria . The database contains : the 161 rules of …
Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk
The ongoing international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to have a profound impact on civilians across Donetsk and Luhansk. Damage to vital infrastructure has severely disrupted …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate
01-10-2025 Gaza (ICRC) – The intensification of military operations in Gaza City has forced the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to temporarily suspend operations at its Gaza City …
Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan
For over 40 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to support communities in Afghanistan . The ICRC has been responding effectively by providing a wide range of …
ICRC President: “Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere”
In a new interview with CGTN America, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric delivers an urgent appeal for states to show political will to uphold international humanitarian law (IHL) to halt the suffering …
Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities
26-09-2025 Geneva/Yangon (ICRC) – Six months after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, access to safe water remains one of the most urgent and persistent challenges for affected …
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