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Yemen: Agreement to release, transfer and repatriate detainees in relation to conflict

06-12-2018 Quotes by Fabrizio Carboni, the regional director for the Near and Middle East for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) We welcome this agreement between Yemeni parties for …

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Migration: Ensure safety and dignity of migrants by adopting Global Compact on Migration

06-12-2018   A statement from the International Committee of the Red Cross on the Global Compact on Migration Migrants are first and foremost human beings. The suffering experienced during a …

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#DontForgetLombok: 2,000 quake-hit families get kits to build better shelters

Almost four months after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Lombok, thousands of people continue to live in makeshift shelters and are looking at continued support during the rainy season up ahead. A …

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ICRC appeal to fund its operations in 2019

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is asking donors for more than 2 billion Swiss Francs to fund its field operations and headquarters in 2019. Our largest operations in terms of …

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Sudan: Providing financial assistance to people with physical disabilities

In its efforts to reduce suffering and improve resilience especially among those affected by armed conflict, the ICRC recently provided financial resources as part of a programme specifically …

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Between Ebola and machetes

Fighting an outbreak in an area rife with violence comes with unique challenges. "Ebola changed our life here in Beni. Everyone is afraid. You're scared of even your brother and your friend because …

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A step further in the search for persons missing in connection with 1992-93 armed conflict in Abkhazia

04-12-2018 Yerevan (ICRC) – The coordination mechanism comprising Georgian and Abkhaz participants that is seeking to account for 2,258 people who went missing in connection with the 1992-93 armed …

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African Union: ICRC calls on all parties to conflict to respect IHL in urban warfare

Safe Access to Urban Services in Armed Conflict and Violence, Statement by Diane Misenga Kibeya, Deputy head of delegation of the ICRC to the African Union, 15th International Conference on Urban …

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Ethiopia: Authorities enhance prison management skills

"One of the most important lessons I learnt is that making good use of available meagre resources could change the quality of life in prison," says Deputy Commander Woubalem Tefera. Deputy Commander …

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Call for consultants: Local consultancy to evaluate existing BJMP health information systems and suggest ways forward

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Health in Detention Team is looking for a contractual partner with experience related in public health, allied medical field or research in health …

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