International Committee of the Red Cross

International Committee of the Red Cross

International Committee of the Red Cross

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Monday, March 10, 2025 - 17:24

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Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair

Sunday, March 2, 2025 - 09:36

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The humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons are beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization to address effectively

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 12:21

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Strengthening Respect for IHL: Building on Commonalities with Islamic Law

Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 12:00

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17-19 February 2025

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Peru: Soldiers at VRAEM bases learn the rules of war

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 22:35

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Better knowledge of the law fosters greater respect for civilians and better protection for all they hold dear.

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ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded

Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 17:23

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Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL

Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 09:31

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South Sudan: Using sports and arts to combat sexual and gender-based violence

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 14:37

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Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures – January to December 2024

Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 11:33

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ICRC Activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 10:36

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An overview of ICRC activities in Jordan in 2024

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Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP TPNW) General exchange of views

Monday, March 3, 2025 - 16:06

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Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), 3 March 2025

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Philippines: ICRC and Marawi City Water District improve delivery of water supply for residents of Marawi

Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 14:00

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Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures February 2025

Sunday, March 2, 2025 - 10:48

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9 May 2024 – 9 February 2025

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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates return of remains, detainees under ceasefire agreement

Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 14:52

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The ICRC: Frequently asked questions about our work

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 16:01

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Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 15:46

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Upholding the laws of war is essential for immediate humanitarian relief—and long-term conflict resolution.

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“The world cannot afford ever-escalating wars:” A call to revive political commitment to international humanitarian law

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 14:58

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24 February 2025

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ICRC president: Human life must transcend political divides – both in war and in peacetime

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 18:12

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25 February 2025

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Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support

Monday, February 24, 2025 - 20:08

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Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Living with the scars of conflict

Friday, March 7, 2025 - 18:06

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A photo report by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, recipient of the 2024 ICRC Humanitarian Visa d’Or

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Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: The value of neutrality for humanitarian work

Friday, February 21, 2025 - 14:41

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Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024

Friday, February 21, 2025 - 16:00

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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates vital operation to allow families to bury their loved ones

Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 17:00

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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges dignity and privacy ahead of next release operation

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 17:40

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South Sudan Facts & Figures 2024

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 10:04

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January to December 2024

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OEWG: Statement on International Law

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 01:58

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Delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Advisor, at the 10th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York, 18 February 2025

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Joint statement of the ICRC, the International Federation and the Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 13:35

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Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 13:19

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10th Substantive Session: ICRC Statement on Threats, February 2025

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Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 07:15

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Working Paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross

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Ethiopia: 2024 Facts & Figures

Monday, February 17, 2025 - 09:55

January to December 2024

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ICRC facilitates safe transfer of three hostages and 343 detainees, and calls for dignified conditions in ongoing release operations

Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 14:02

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South Sudan: ICRC Mobile Surgical Team carries out over 300 surgeries on war wounded injured in the Sudan conflict in Renk town

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 08:45

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Philippines: Falling in love in… and for the Red Cross

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 03:56

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ICRC president: Upholding international humanitarian law is crucial to reducing escalating costs of war

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 05:00

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Gaza: The long road home

Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 09:57

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With the implementation of a ceasefire agreement, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have begun a journey back to their homes – or what is left of them

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Upholding the ceasefire in Gaza is an imperative for preserving human life and dignity

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 14:10

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Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures

Monday, February 10, 2025 - 05:31

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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates release of three hostages and 174 detainees

Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 14:16

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The ICRC appeals for 2.17 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025 - 10:00

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IHL and humanitarian principles

Friday, June 10, 2016 - 10:00

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Sri Lanka: The first National Conference for the Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - 10:00

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Bangladesh: Training empowers staff, volunteers of Bangladesh Red Crescent to deliver humanitarian aid safely

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 14:56

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Environmental and social safeguard document: Emergency Support for Women and Affected Communities (ESWAC) in Sudan

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 11:39

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Advanced IHL Learning Series

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 10:00

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DRC: ICRC helping to restore essential services in Goma

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 13:13

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ICRC Supports the Ministry of Defence of The Kyrgyz Republic to Establish a Classroom for International Humanitarian Law Trainings

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 10:45

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“People have the power to change the course of history”: ICRC President at the European Conference, Harvard University

Monday, February 3, 2025 - 15:07

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31 January 2025

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Israel and the occupied territories: More hostages and detainees returned home in fourth phase of release operations

Saturday, February 1, 2025 - 13:01

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Israel and the occupied territories: More families reunited as ICRC completes third stage of release operations

Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 14:31

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United Nations: ICRC president warns respect for international humanitarian law “in crisis”

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 20:39

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DRC: The ICRC condemns attacks that left many civilians in North Kivu wounded or dead

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 11:48

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Every human life deserves safety and dignity: A call to make international humanitarian law a political priority

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 10:25

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Sudan: Attacks on critical civilian infrastructure surge amid escalating fighting

Monday, January 27, 2025 - 11:04

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Auschwitz Liberation Commemoration

Monday, January 27, 2025 - 08:00

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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC completes second phase of release operations, reuniting more families

Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 15:56

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Yemen: 153 detainees released with the support of the ICRC

Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 10:25

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ICRC in WW II: bibliography

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 10:00

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Commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz

Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 10:00

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Philippines: Statement on the release of 17 Filipino seafarers onboard Galaxy Leader vessel held in Yemen

Friday, January 24, 2025 - 03:54

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Brazil: 2024 - promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL) and responses to the effects of armed violence

Friday, January 10, 2025 - 12:04

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Dialogue with the past: the ICRC and the Nazi death camps

Tuesday, November 5, 2002 - 10:00

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Weaving memory: Art as a spiritual bridge between families and their missing loved ones

Monday, January 6, 2025 - 11:12

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At the Intersection of Humanitarian Action and Cyberspace

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 13:12

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2024 Symposium on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Humanitarian Action

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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

Monday, January 20, 2025 - 10:00

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South Sudan: ICRC's mobile surgical team in Renk treats more than 230 weapon-wounded patients in just one month

Friday, January 17, 2025 - 10:00

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ICRC President: ICRC ready to help implement agreement reached by the parties and bring hostages and detainees home

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 21:04

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Bangladesh: Inspector General of Prisons optimistic about transforming prison system into a modern correctional model with ICRC’s support

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 11:15

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Uzbekistan: Ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and their translation into Uzbek (Latin script)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 08:00

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Sudan: Khaldia's journey through displacement tells a story of resilience amidst adversity

Monday, January 13, 2025 - 08:42

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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC president arrives in Tel Aviv for visit to Israel, Gaza, and West Bank

Sunday, January 12, 2025 - 19:30

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China: ICRC opens regional delegation in Beijing

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 03:15

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Myanmar: 75th anniversary exhibition of the Geneva Conventions focuses on States’ obligation to reduce suffering during armed conflict

Monday, December 30, 2024 - 15:18

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Asia-Pacific Naval Officers engage in dialogue on naval warfare

Thursday, January 2, 2025 - 14:10

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Türkiye: ICRC President concludes first official visit to Türkiye

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 12:49

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China: “Dialogues On Humanity” exhibition opens in Beijing- a visual journey through crisis, compassion and hope

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 08:09

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Search for the missing: ICRC podcast series

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 09:58

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ICRC president: Respect for international humanitarian law and answers for families of the missing crucial for Syria’s reconciliation and stability

Monday, January 6, 2025 - 15:18

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Lebanon: ICRC president urges renewal of ceasefire and sustained humanitarian assistance to help civilians rebuild

Saturday, January 4, 2025 - 09:09

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Syria Operational Update: ICRC work in Syria (27 November - 18 December 2024)

Saturday, January 4, 2025 - 08:50

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Frequently asked questions on the ICRC’s work in Syria

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 09:04

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01.01.2025

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Brazil: Meeting discusses protection challenges amid armed violence in north-east

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 11:40

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The meeting was attended by government agencies and specialists from provisional protection programmes in the states of Alagoas, Bahía, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba and Pernambuco.

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Israel and the occupied territories: Obliteration of health-care system in northern Gaza puts civilians at grave risk

Monday, December 30, 2024 - 15:52

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Armenia: Yearning to create a new life to keep love and hope alive

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - 06:53

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Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures December 2024

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - 11:09

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9 May – 9 December 2024

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ICRC Head of Delegation in Syria: Detention Work Remains Our Top Priority

Monday, December 23, 2024 - 10:41

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23.12.2024

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Azerbaijan: Empowering mine survivors through purposeful reintegration into the community

Monday, December 23, 2024 - 15:16

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ICRC supports people with amputations in eastern Ukraine

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 09:00

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Ukraine: Learning to walk again

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New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts

Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 12:22

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China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises

Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 00:00

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Brazil: Darién crossing report wins ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award

Friday, November 22, 2024 - 13:10

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Mayara Paixão and Lalo de Almeida of Brazilian newspaper Folha de São Paulo have won first prize at the sixth ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award for their report Darién, a selva da morte (Darién, forest of death).

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Brazil: Members of Safer Access network discuss ways to reduce impact of armed violence

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 09:16

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The event in Fortaleza covered operations in such fields as health, education, social work, youth and human rights.

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Useful information for people affected by the conflict in Syria

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 14:25

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A Journey of No Return: ICRC helps clarify the fate of a missing Migrant

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 11:16

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Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 16:45

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ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict

Monday, December 16, 2024 - 15:24

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Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh

Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 13:49

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Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people?

Friday, December 13, 2024 - 11:51

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Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers

Friday, December 13, 2024 - 11:30

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The following is a statement attributable to Stephan Sakalian, head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Syria.

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Do you have a missing family member in Syria?

Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 12:09

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