South Sudan: No life without water
Cholera is a killer. More than 1,700 cases -- including 46 deaths -- have been reported since June this year in South Sudan, with the capital Juba and Bor in Jonglei state being the hardest hit. The …
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The applicability of IHL to terrorism and counterterrorism
Recent years have again seen the rise of non-State armed groups resorting to acts of terrorism, and the subsequent rallying of a number of other non-State armed groups around them. States and the …
Nigeria’s conflict widows
The conflict between Boko Haram and the Nigerian Army has forced more two million people to flee their homes. The number of Nigerian women left widowed is …
Providing drinking water and saving lives
Fighting has forced 4,000 people to flee their homes. They've all congregated in one place. Humanitarian agencies are busy setting up a temporary camp. Priority number one: clean, safe drinking …
National implementation of IHL: Model laws,Guiding principles and Practical advice
With a view to facilitating implementation of the rules of international humanitarian law at the national level, the ICRC’s Advisory Service on International Humanitarian Law proposes model laws / …
Black Hawk Down: Former US POW recalls ICRC visit
This weekend marks the 22nd anniversary of the "Battle of Mogadishu," during which an American special operations team was sent into the Somali capital on 3 October 1993 to arrest two top lieutenants …
The Fundamental Principles: Panel debate at the European Parliament
European Parliament Information Office in Belgium (c) ICRC / Frédéric Joli Exhibition at the European Parliament (c) ICRC / Alexander De Jaeger (c) ICRC / Frédéric Joli Enrique Guerrero, Standing …
Philippines: Doctors trained in treatment of weapon-wounded patients
02-10-2015 Manila (ICRC) – Over 30 surgeons, anaesthesiologists and physicians from private and government hospitals are participating in a three-day training course to enhance their capacity to …
Afghanistan: Helping people affected by conflict
As fighting continues in the northern city of Kunduz in Afghanistan, we are deeply concerned about the welfare of local civilians and their ability to access health care. Update, Saturday 3 October …
Afghanistan: Kunduz hospitals in urgent need of medical supplies and personnel
02-10-2015 As the fighting continues in the city of Kunduz, the International Committee of the Red Cross is increasingly concerned about the welfare of civilians in the city and the lack of medical …
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