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Israel and the occupied territories: More hostages and detainees returned home in fourth phase of release operations
01-02-2025
Jerusalem (ICRC) – ICRC today safely transferred three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 175 Palestinian detainees from Israeli detention centres to Gaza and the West Bank. In total 183 detainees were released today.
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Israel and the occupied territories: More families reunited as ICRC completes third stage of release operations
30-01-2025
Geneva (ICRC) –The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today facilitated the third stage of release operations, reuniting more families.
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United Nations: ICRC president warns respect for international humanitarian law “in crisis”
29-01-2025
New York (ICRC) – In a statement delivered to the UN General Assembly, the President of the ICRC, Mirjana Spoljaric, warned that “respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) is in crisis, threatening the very humanity these laws seek to preserve.”
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Sudan: Attacks on critical civilian infrastructure surge amid escalating fighting
27-01-2025
ICRC Port Sudan (ICRC) — ICRCis deeply alarmed by the recent surge in attacks on critical civilian infrastructure in Sudan. Attacks on power plants, water stations, and dams in Northern State, River Nile, Sennar, White Nile, and Gedaref have caused extensive damage and endangered technical teams operating and maintaining these facilities. They also severely affected the availability of vital services for the civilian population.
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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC completes second phase of release operations, reuniting more families
25-01-2025
Jerusalem (ICRC) –The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the second phase of release operations, reuniting more families as part of the agreement reached by the parties.
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Yemen: 153 detainees released with the support of the ICRC
25-01-2025
Geneva/Sanaa (ICRC) –Today 153 conflict-related detainees were released in Sana’a. This unilateral release was supported by an ICRC team, following a request from the National Committee for Prisoners Affairs. The detainees were among those who had previously received regular visits by the ICRC in Sana'a, as part of our detention work .
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Philippines: Statement on the release of 17 Filipino seafarers onboard Galaxy Leader vessel held in Yemen
24-01-2025
Manila (ICRC) –The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is aware of reports that the Philippine government has confirmed the release of the 17 Filipino seafarers who were held in Yemen in November 2023.
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Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC helps facilitate release of 3 hostages and 90 detainees, bringing hope and relief to families
20-01-2025
Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the release and transfer of three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 90 Palestinian detainees from Israel to the occupied Palestinian territory.
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DRC: The ICRC condemns attacks that left many civilians in North Kivu wounded or dead
19-01-2025
Kinshasa (ICRC) – ICRC is alarmed by the devastating impact on the civilian population of ongoing armed clashes in and around the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Of special concern is the massive influx of people wounded by firearms and explosive weapons into ICRC-supported facilities, in particular the CBCA Ndosho Hospital in Goma.
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ICRC President in Syria: “This is a huge task ahead of us”
07-01-2025
As the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, concluded her three-day visit to Syria, she emphasised that respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and providing answers for families of the missing are crucial in fostering reconciliation and long-term stability.
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