Tackling Weapon Contamination
Even after a conflict ends, landmines and other explosive remnants of war continue to kill and maim, block access to essential services and hinder reconciliation processes. This deadly problem has a …
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China: Gains and Losses, a Lookback at the 15th Red Cross IHL Moot in Hong Kong
Mooters from Thammasat University of Thailand listen to Prosecutors’ presentation in the general round. At last, they make it to the final eight. CC BY-NC-ND / Shanshan ZOU / ICRC Mooters from …
Eritrea: 18 years later, father finds lost son
18 years had passed since Michael last communicated with his family. He wanted to locate his only son and be reunited again. Nearly two decades since being separated, that long-impossible dream came …
Yemen: ICRC strongly condemns civilian ship attack, calls for immediate investigation
17-03-2017 Geneva/Sana'a (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is shocked by last night's attack on a civilian ship carrying around 150 passengers, including women and …
South Africa: Is this the beginning of the end for nuclear weapons?
Momentum is building to creating a binding international agreement that will prohibit the use of nuclear weapons. This video describes why African states will play a central role in this process and …
In South Sudan, a remote clinic works to save limbs and lives
Nyakosti looks terrified. The 15-year-old knows the surgical team may amputate her leg. Silvana, a pediatric nurse from Italy, wraps her arms around the teenager and whispers in her ear. Nyakosti …
Ukraine: Experts discuss identification of mortal remains in armed conflict and other emergencies
21-03-2017 A three-day seminar on identifying dead bodies in armed conflict and other emergencies got underway today, organized by the ICRC in cooperation with Ukraine's National Association of …
Ready, safe water for displaced families in Maguindanao
The barangays of Elian, Dapiawan, Madia, Kitango, and Salbo, all in Datu Saudi Ampatuan municipality in Maguindanao Province, are now better equipped to host displaced families whenever armed clashes …
Somalia: Water, an extra-precious resource during severe drought
Water is precious everywhere, but there are few places on Earth where water is as precious as in Somalia right now. The Horn of Africa region is fighting a severe drought that threatens thousands of …
Yemen: Much-needed aid finally reaches city of Taiz
13 truckload of aid, including food and other essentials, reached Taiz on 8 March 2017. ICRC / Fareed Al-Homaid Two aid distributions points were set up in schools - one in Habash Mountain and the …
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