Mali: ICRC condemns killing of staff member
30-03-2015 Geneva / Bamako (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is profoundly dismayed by the death of one of its staff in Mali. An ICRC aid truck was attacked this morning …
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Iraq: Improving health care for detainees in Kurdistan Region
28-03-2015 Geneva / Erbil (ICRC) – A workshop on improving medical services in places of detention brought together over 30 officials and health professionals in Erbil on 29 and 30 March. Run by the …
Yemen: ICRC concerned at civilian casualties amid escalating violence
26-03-2015 The ICRC in Yemen, worried by the recent escalation of violence in the country, expressed concern on Thursday at reports of civilian casualties following air strikes in the capital Sana'a …
Niger: Humanitarian law manual for armed forces
25-03-2015 Niamey (ICRC) – An instruction manual on international humanitarian law was officially presented today to Niger's Ministry of National Defence. It was drafted by the country's defence and …
War pushing water shortages to breaking point in the Middle East, says ICRC report
25-03-2015 With heavy fighting continuing to tear apart Syria and Iraq, and many communities still recovering from conflicts in Lebanon, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the region's …
Arms Trade Treaty: Newest addition to international humanitarian law discussed at Malaysia regional conference
24-03-2015 Kuala Lumpur / Geneva (ICRC) – The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) – the newest addition to international humanitarian law (IHL) – is the focus of a regional conference being held in Kuala Lumpur …
Jordan: Medical associations discuss health care in detention
22-03-2015 The second regional conference on health care in detention organized by the ICRC started today in Amman, attended by representatives of medical associations from nine Middle Eastern and …
Ending Ebola requires continued resources and “the right words”
20-03-2015 The Ebola epidemic in West Africa, which has affected thousands of people and left deep scars on whole communities and countries, was confirmed one year ago. The International Red Cross …
Pakistan: Proper handling of the dead eases the suffering of the bereaved
19-03-2015 Peshawar (ICRC) – Handling the dead with respect and dignity was the theme of a five-day course run by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which drew to a close today in …
Sudan: ICRC appeals for funds to scale up humanitarian action
18-03-2015 Khartoum (ICRC) – Today the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is asking donors for an additional 25 million Swiss francs (about 26 million dollars), in addition to the five …
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