Body of Azerbaijani citizen handed over
02-10-2014 The body of an Azerbaijani citizen killed in July was handed over to the Azerbaijani government today in an operation facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). …
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Syria: Crossing front lines to deliver aid in three governorates
02-10-2014 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has successfully delivered much-needed emergency relief aid across front lines in three Syrian governorates. On 25 September, ICRC and …
Central African Republic: Red Cross relief efforts hindered
09-10-2014 Bangui/Geneva (ICRC) – A new wave of violence has engulfed the capital Bangui, causing many casualties. In addition, houses and businesses have been ransacked and set on fire. The …
Philippines: Building expertise in international humanitarian law in South-East Asia
10-10-2014 A regional seminar on international humanitarian law – the law applicable in armed conflict – will start today in Manila. The six-day event, jointly organized by the University of the …
Armenia/Azerbaijan: Body of Armenian citizen handed over
10-10-2014 Geneva / Baku / Erevan (ICRC) – The body of an Armenian citizen who died in custody in Azerbaijan in August 2014 was repatriated today and handed over to representatives of the Armenian …
Comoros: ICRC and government sign prison visits agreement
10-10-2014 The Comorian Foreign and Cooperation Ministry and the ICRC have signed an agreement on humanitarian work for detainees. The agreement, which was signed in Moroni on 10 October, sets out …
Iran/Iraq: High-level meeting tackles fate of people missing since 1980-1988 war
12-10-2014 Geneva/Tehran/Baghdad (ICRC) – At a high-level meeting that took place in Geneva from 8 to 10 October under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), …
ICRC alarmed over unacceptable use of explosive weapons in urban areas
13-10-2014 Geneva (ICRC) – Ahead of its address to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee in New York this week, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is renewing its call …
Sri Lanka: ICRC marks 25 years of humanitarian work in the country
15-10-2014 Colombo (ICRC) – On 16 October, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will mark the 25th anniversary of its humanitarian activities in Sri Lanka. "During the past quarter …
Belgium: Experts discuss detention in armed conflict
15-10-2014 Brussels (ICRC) – Which are the applicable legal norms for detention in international and non-international armed conflict? What are the challenges linked to the detention or transfer …
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