Section, primarily intended for the media, containing all ICRC news releases and operational bulletins from the field. The ICRC’s presence in conflict areas and insight into problems faced by victims makes it the essential reference on the humanitarian consequences of war. 1-7-2005
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14-5-2008 News release Cluster munitions: ICRC urges States to adopt strong treaty in Dublin
Geneva (ICRC) – States preparing to negotiate a new treaty banning cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians must act decisively to address the scourge of these weapons, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said today.(News) |
13-5-2008 TV news footage TV NEWS FOOTAGE: Cluster munitions
ICRC urges states to finalize new international Treaty banning unreliable and inaccurate cluster munitions(News) |
12-5-2008 News release Sudan: Medical aid for victims of fighting in Khartoum
Geneva/Khartoum (ICRC) – In response to fighting over the past two days in Omdurman, part of greater Khartoum, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delivered medical supplies to the main hospital there on Sunday.(News) |
11-5-2008 News release Myanmar: ICRC flies relief into cyclone-hit country
Geneva / Yangon (ICRC) – A cargo aircraft chartered by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) arrived early Sunday in Yangon. It was carrying 35 tonnes of equipment and materials urgently needed for medical care, drinking water and sanitation, and the safe disposal of bodies. The arrival of the supplies and their subsequent transfer to the ICRC and the Myanmar Red Cross Society was facilitated by the Myanmar authorities.(News) |
8-5-2008 News release Chad: Thirty years of helping the victims of armed violence
N’Djamena (ICRC) – Today, 8 May, the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Chad is celebrating not only World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day but also the 30th anniversary of its humanitarian work in the country.(News) |
3-5-2008 News release Azerbaijani serviceman transferred under ICRC auspices
Geneva (ICRC) – An Azerbaijani serviceman previously detained in Nagorny Karabakh has been handed over today to the Azerbaijani authorities under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).(News) |
23-4-2008 News release Iraq: ICRC workshop focuses on prisoner health
Iraq (ICRC) – Prisoner health and managing the spread of disease in detention facilities will be the focus of a workshop hosted by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Erbil this week.(News) |
22-4-2008 News release Colombia: Two soldiers freed by ELN
Bogotá (ICRC) – On 21 April two soldiers held since 9 March by the National Liberation Army (ELN) were released into the care of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the rural area of Anorí, Antioquia.(News) |
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