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 …
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"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 …
ICRC president: Gaza ceasefire critical to saving lives and reuniting families
06-10-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stands ready to help reunite families and facilitate the delivery of aid into Gaza in a way that prioritizes the …
Israel and the occupied territories: Civilian suffering in Gaza on a devastating scale after two years of conflict
Two years of intense hostilities have had a profound impact on Gaza and its population, with tens of thousands of civilians killed, injured or missing. Countless more are living in dire conditions …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu
07-10-2025 Kinshasa (ICRC) – Health facilities in North and South Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), are being inundated with wounded people, and yet, according to an …
Two years on from 7 October: The hostages must come home
Below is a statement by Yuval Arie Nevo, head of ICRC sub-delegation in Tel-Aviv " Two years ago, the lives of Israelis were changed forever. The brutality of the attacks of the 7 October 2023 is …
UN Security Council: Open debate on the 25th anniversary of women, peace, and security agenda
Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer of the ICRC to the United Nations and Head of Delegation in New York. Madame President, Excellencies, This year’s 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace, …
Frequently asked questions on ICRC and the hostages held in Gaza
Families of hostages have lived through a nightmare. Children, spouses, siblings, and parents have all waited anxiously, every day, for the release of their loved ones, or at minimum for news of …
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 …
Israel and the occupied territories: Addressing misconceptions and false information
With the escalation of violence in Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza and West Bank, including East Jerusalem, there has been a proliferation of dehumanizing language and of false …
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