In Lebanon, one street both divides and unites
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Massive humanitarian needs in Yemen as conflict continues
As Yemen approaches marking two years since the start of the conflict, the country faces one of the biggest humanitarian crises in the world. Around three million people -ten percent of the …
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement deplores the deaths of civilians and six Nigerian Red Cross aid workers
18-01-2017 The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is shocked by the deaths of civilians and six aid workers from the Nigerian Red Cross following an airstrike on the town of Rann, near …
In South Sudan, a long-awaited homecoming
Some were smiling, others looked nervous. Nearly three dozen children and another 12 adults were waiting to board the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) airplanes that would soon deliver …
An Indian's Heart – of Love and Care
Conflict and other situations of violence not only lead to loss of life, but also destroy people's homes and livelihood. Many people get separated from their families. The trauma and anguish of …
Philippines: Mindanao Newsletter 2016
We feature a roundup of our activities in Mindanao as well as stories of the people and communities we've supported in 2016. In this issue: Paying it forward a step at a time Health support in …
Afghanistan: Abducted ICRC staff member released
15-01-2017 Geneva (ICRC) – an ICRC staff member who was abducted on 19 December 2016 in Kunduz province, has been released and is now with the ICRC team in Kunduz. The ICRC would like to thank the …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Food for survival
Over 3,500 of the people who received this emergency aid had fled clashes in the hills of Busolo, near Luntukulu. They have taken refuge in villages already seriously affected by the conflict. CC …
Iraq: Thousands displaced from Mosul yearn for the day they can return home
More than 140,000 people have been displaced from Mosul and its outskirts. Now, as people try to return to their villages, they are finding a devastating reality. We continue to help the people of …
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