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ICRC calls for help for victims of human trafficking in Yemen
17-12-2013
So far this year, over 60,000 people have attempted the perilous journey from the Horn of Africa, across the sea into Yemen, often in a bid to make it to the Gulf States. The driving factor is poverty with the belief that there are good work opportunities awaiting them - but many end up in illegal smuggler camps.
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Field priorities for 2014 - An ambitious yet realistic budget
06-12-2013
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which works in more than 80 countries all over the world, is asking its donors for 1.29 billion Swiss francs (1.05 billion euros, or 1.33 billion US dollars) to cover its activities in 2014.
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ICRC Evacuates 123 Wounded from Dammaj
27-11-2013
On 24 November, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) evacuated 21 critically wounded people from Dammaj, northen Yemen, in a fourth round of evacuations since the beginning of the month and the fifth since the latest round of fighting broke out. Altogether, the ICRC transferred 123 critically wounded people, one pregnant woman and four children to safety.
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Syrian refugees in Jordan in dire need of help
21-11-2013
The traditional entry points in north-west Jordan are now harder to reach for the refugees due to the intensity of the fighting on the Syrian side. More and more families embark on a dangerous journey across Syria to reach the eastern border areas of Jordan in search of a safe haven. Between 200 and 500 people arrive every day in this remote desert area, where the Jordan Armed Forces gather refugees first in assembly points, then in transit sites.
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Syria: All staff must be released safe and sound
18-10-2013
On Friday (18 October), ICRC Head of Delegation in Syria Magne Barth said: <br>"It's a very very simple appeal. I appeal from my heart in the name of humanity, on behalf of the families to release our colleagues safe and sound and unharmed."
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Iraq: the ICRC steps up its humanitarian response around Mosul
10-10-2013
Baghdad (ICRC) - As fighting intensifies around the Iraqi city of Mosul, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is increasing its presence in the field, in order to respond swiftly to new humanitarian needs.
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Video gamers to face same dilemmas as real soldiers
28-09-2013
Every day millions of people worldwide wage virtual war through video games. Children and adults, including enlisted soldiers and budding recruits, are enthralled by this kind of 'militainment' - war packaged for recreational consumption.
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Syria: ICRC President calls for increased humanitarian action
11-09-2013
On Wednesday 11 September ICRC President Peter Maurer called on the international community to work together to ensure that assistance reaches people in dire need in Syria.
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Syria: A human tragedy
29-08-2013
On Thursday (29 August) ICRC spokesperson Dibeh Fakhr said:<br><br>"The situation in Syria is a human tragedy with alarming consequences. The human suffering has reached unprecedented levels and there appears to be no end in sight. The humanitarian needs are immense. There are acute shortages of vital medical supplies, food and water especially in areas that have been sealed off since months now and to which the ICRC and Syria Arab Red Crescent has not been given access.<br>
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