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Syria: Attack on humanitarian convoy is an attack on humanity
20-09-2016
The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are outraged by last night's horrific attack on a SARC warehouse and an aid convoy in Orem Al Kubra (Big Orem) in rural Aleppo.
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Indonesia: Naval officers from the Asia-Pacific debate the law of naval warfare
19-09-2016
The Indonesian Navy inaugurated today together with the ICRC the third Asia Pacific Workshop on the Law of Armed Conflict at Sea in Surabaya. The aim of this five-day event is to facilitate operational dialogue on maritime security issues, especially on the laws of naval warfare.
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ICRC president calls on world leaders to address root causes of refugee movements
19-09-2016
The president of the ICRC, Peter Maurer, will today call on world leaders to take stronger action to address the root causes of large movements of people whilst, at the same time, showing humanity and respect for the millions who are on the move.
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Ukraine crisis: ICRC participates in release and transfer of six conflict-related detainees
17-09-2016
Six detainees held in connection with the conflict in Ukraine were released today with the participation of the ICRC, and transferred to their place of origin.
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ICRC concerned about deteriorating health of three Palestinian detainees hospitalized in Israel
15-09-2016
Jerusalem - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concerned about the deteriorating health of three Palestinian detainees, who are hospitalized in Israel. Mohammad Balbul, Mahmoud Balbul and Malek Qadi have been on hunger strike for more than 60 days. At this very critical time,...
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Malnutrition: A consequence of Somalia's protracted conflict
15-09-2016
Amina* is only 12 months old, but she is a casualty of the protracted conflict in Somalia. When fighting lasts for decades, it causes not just war injuries, it disrupts the most basic norms of daily life: mothers face huge challenges to care for their children, and malnutrition is common.
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Ecuador: Law enforcement and use of force must respect human rights in Latin America
13-09-2016
Quito (ICRC) - Senior law enforcement officials from 13 Latin American countries are meeting today in Ecuador to address the challenges that arise in enforcing the law while upholding human rights and complying with international standards and rules.
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Afghanistan: Medical facilities must not be put at risk
13-09-2016
Kabul / ICRC - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) condemns the violent incident that took place at the Mirwais regional hospital in Kandahar yesterday in which two people died and three others were injured.
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Sport helping to rehabilitate victims of war and armed violence
06-09-2016
Rio de Janeiro/ICRC - With new injuries, a lack of high-quality medical care and even the collapse of essential services, war and armed violence cause more people to have disabilities.
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South Africa: Enabling greater use of forensics in humanitarian action in Africa
05-09-2016
The ability of African forensics professionals to help communities affected by disasters, armed conflict or violence to know the fate of their loved ones has improved.
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