Devastating aftermath of Israel-Gaza escalation
Civilians try to rebuild lives and livelihoods after Israel-Gaza escalation. People in Gaza and Israel have been deeply affected by the latest escalation. With every round of fighting, they are left …
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DR Congo : Ensuring access to water a priority in wake of volcanic eruption near Goma
The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo on 22 May 2021, caused significant damage to homes, hospitals and water-supply infrastructure in nearby Goma, and displaced several thousand people. The International …
Burkina Faso: When water scarcity meets conflict
Burkina Faso has been experiencing a humanitarian crisis since armed conflict broke out in 2016. As in the rest of the Sahel region, a prolonged drought has only made things worse. Wendgouda Priva …
Honduras: The displaced
Many people who migrate, whether alone or in caravans, flee for different reasons related to violence. Despite efforts made by authorities to establish adequate protection measures, many migrants end …
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Stories of displacement, loss and starting over
Double rows of cars mixed with a crowd of people; all sluggishly move along the narrow road. The crowd heads to a large hill that holds a burial ground and stands as a stark reminder of the young …
DR Congo: Huge numbers of people in dire need of assistance following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo
On Monday 7 June, two weeks after the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, the Congolese authorities announced a plan for the “phased return” of Goma residents who had fled the city. Prime Minister Sama …
Call for Papers: Southeast Asian Contributions to the Development of the Rules of Warfare in Islam
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in cooperation with Journal al-Jamiah of State Islamic University (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta and the International Institute of Advanced …
Papua New Guinea – ICRC Activities 2020
Missing persons: The Right to know Many people go missing during conflict or war causing anguish and uncertainty for their families and friends. In the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, families of …
Facts & Figures Gaza-May 2021
Renewed hostilities between Gaza and Israel broke out in May and lasted for 11 days. The ICRC has stepped up its activities to meet the resulting humanitarian needs of people affected by the recent …
Mali: In Inabelbel, water is a blessing
Inabelbel is a village in the Gourma-Rharous circle, in the Timbuktu region. In this desert town of around 2,400 inhabitants, drinking water had become a luxury. The harsh climatic conditions and the …
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