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DRC: ICRC helps transport hundreds of disarmed members of government forces from Goma to Kinshasa
In this particular case, the ICRC was approached by several actors – notably the DRC’s ministry of defence and veterans, ...
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Myanmar: One month on, earthquake survivors face continuing challenges
One month after a powerful earthquake devastated central Myanmar, the humanitarian situation remains dire for millions of ...
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Yemen: ICRC responds to deadly attack on Sa’ada Prison, urges for protection of civilians amidst worsening humanitarian crisis
Sana’a (ICRC) – The deadly attack on a detention facility in Sa’ada, Yemen today resulted in a high number of casualties, ...
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Afghanistan: Empowering farming communities for sustained rural livelihood
Afghanistan has endured four decades of armed conflict and is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters and the negative ...
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In Pictures: Myanmar One Month On
A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar on March 28, buckling roads in the capital Naypyidaw, damaging buildings and ...
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Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: “The prospect of peace remains elusive for civilians who continue to face the horrors of conflict”
“The continued violence has led to further death and destruction, with more lives shattered and families torn apart. The ...
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Gaza: Common kitchens feed thousands as food stocks dwindle
On any given day, six ICRC-supported kitchens in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis serve hot meals to over 19,200 people — that’s ...
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Azerbaijan: A mine survivor’s journey of resilience and raising awareness
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. The ICRC responds ...
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Eighty Years On: Honouring the Memory, Upholding Our Humanity
Today, as conflicts rage and civilians continue to be targeted, the lessons of the Holocaust demand more than ...
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Access beyond front lines: How neutrality in conflict helps us reach those who need us most
The ICRC has acted as a neutral intermediary worldwide for more than 160 years. Thanks to this, we are able to reach people ...
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Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General
The ICRC is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization. Through the Geneva Conventions of 1949 (Geneva Conventions) and other international legal instruments, the ICRC is mandated ...