Yemen: ICRC activities from June to July 2019
In June and July, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) responded to the growing needs across Yemen by supporting healthcare facilities to ensure healthcare provision, especially to …
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Iran: Sixth training course to manage health in emergencies held in Tehran
The ICRC Delegation in Iran hosted the 6th round of the International Health Emergencies in Large Populations (HELP) course with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and Tehran University, School …
Yemen: 6 Saudi detainees repatriated to Saudi Arabia
Geneva/Sanaa (ICRC) – Today, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the repatriation of six Saudi detainees from Yemen to Saudi Arabia following an agreement between the …
Malaysia: Military lawyers delve deeper into law of armed conflict at sea
The Centre for Military and International Humanitarian Law (COMIHL) organized a regional course on the law of armed conflict at sea for military lawyers in collaboration with the International …
South Sudan: ICRC facilitates the release of 23 persons including 11 children
03-01-2020 Juba (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has facilitated the release and transport to Juba of 23 persons – including 11 children – previously held in Central …
Syria: Alarming humanitarian situation in the northwest
03-01-2020 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concerned by the further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in northwestern Syria. Since mid-October …
Sudan: ICRC helps 7,800 injured and displaced people affected by violence in West Darfur
Khartoum – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is distributing Essential Household Items (EHIs) to those affected by the violence which began on 28 December 2019, around El Geneina, …
Somalia: Buzzing trade helps restore self-reliance
Ali Mohamed, 37, gathers a swarm of bees for relocation to a new hive. Honeybees are at their most docile when swarming. At this stage, they are looking for a home and do not have honey and brood …
UN Charter and IHL complement each other to reduce suffering and preserve dignity
Statement to UN Security Council Open Debate on "Upholding the Charter of the United Nations to Maintain International Peace and Security" As delivered by Mr. Robert Mardini, Permanent Observer to …
Democratic People's Republic of Korea: ICRC activities in December 2019
Since its presence in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in 2002, the ICRC has been engaged in a number of projects and activities in collaboration with the DPRK Red Cross Society (DPRK …
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