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Published on February 6, 2026 - 08:49 GMT

China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action

The SCO Secretary-General, His Excellency Nurlan Yermekbayev, noted in his opening remarks that the SCO member states remain deeply concerned by the escalation of conflicts that lead to catastrophic humanitarian situations and stressed the necessity of …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 07:52 GMT

Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport

For Sathi, Lamia, Sifat, and 25 other young athletes, the Junior Amputee Football Programme was more than just a game. It was a place where they could rediscover courage, experience belonging, and celebrate what they can do — not what they cannot. For five …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 14:11 GMT

ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza’s dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire

Over the last 15 weeks, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worked with Israel, Hamas and the mediators to help bring hostages, detainees, and the remains of the deceased back to their families as outlined in the first phase of the …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 08:56 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed

The operation began in October with the release and transfer of 20 living hostages and 1,808 detainees. In subsequent phases, the ICRC facilitated the return of the deceased, including 27 out of 28 hostages, and 360 Palestinians. The ICRC undertook this …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 08:14 GMT

ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace

Your Majesty, Rector Magnificus, President Letschert, Mayor, governor, other dignitaries from government, academia and beyond, Dear students and dear friends of Maastricht University, It is a great privilege to receive this honorary doctorate on behalf …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 10:24 GMT

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers

During meetings with representatives of the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bauer highlighted the value of the ICRC’s trusted relationships with communities and authorities and noted the significance of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s participation in the …

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Published on January 25, 2026 - 21:20 GMT

ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update

Emergency medical care In Aleppo, the ICRC has delivered life-saving medical supplies to Al-Razi Hospital, sufficient to treat at least 50 severely wounded patients. Additionally, five first aid kits and consumable items were provided to the Emergency …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 15:52 GMT

ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster

With opening remarks from Fabian Hamilton MP, panellists discussed the importance of IHL, how states such as the UK can apply leverage to ensure compliance among allies, what role parliamentarians can play in advancing IHL as a political priority, and in …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 10:39 GMT

Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing

“Over one hundred cases of missing persons were clarified in 2025. Tragically, the fate of nearly 10,000 people remains unknown since the conflict in the 1990s,” said Ariane Bauer. “The Serbian authorities, working in cooperation with others in the region, …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence

The Draft Articles’ provisions on establishment of national jurisdiction, investigation, preliminary measures when an alleged offender is present, and the obligation to prosecute or extradite are also compatible with the rules of IHL governing war crimes …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland

In 2025, for the second year running, conflict was the main driver of displacement in Somalia, uprooting more than 200,000 people from their homes, according to humanitarian data tracking population movements [1]. Military operations, including sustained …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 15:47 GMT

The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026

His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the leaders of Brazil, China, France, Kazakhstan and South Africa, in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), invite leaders of all …

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Published on January 20, 2026 - 08:45 GMT

Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines

The ICRC respects the government’s “insurgency-free” declarations and we are not in a position to comment on such matters. In parts of the country, the effects of armed conflict persist, and pockets of armed clashes still occur. We remain present in …

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Published on January 18, 2026 - 03:15 GMT

Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict

Geneva (ICRC) - The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, convened a series of meetings on Friday with the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, and the High Commissioner for …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 11:50 GMT

Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency

Fadumo Mohamud, 60, has 40 years of market experience. She is no stranger to having to rebuild her life crisis after crisis. A single mother of seven, she strives to beat the odds, still supporting not just her children, but her grandchildren too. At 60, …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 10:39 GMT

Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria

Hauwa Kachallah, a mother of six from Bama, Borno State, vividly remembers the day her life changed forever. Her husband was killed during an attack on their town, and the conflict robbed her family of their livestock—their primary source of income. With …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 08:04 GMT

Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians

Most of the more than 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip have already been displaced multiple times; the biting cold and torrential rains are not just a seasonal change, but ultimately a threat to survival. A series of winter storms has recently caused …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 08:36 GMT

Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war

“Today’s release and repatriation of prisoners of war allows families to be reunited and marks an important step in translating the commitments outlined in the Joint Statement into action,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. “Respect for international …

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Published on December 26, 2025 - 11:34 GMT

Azerbaijan - Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict

Geneva (ICRC) – On 24–25 December, as part of visits carried out regularly since the beginning of the year, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited persons detained in relation to the conflict notified to the ICRC by …

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Published on December 24, 2025 - 02:59 GMT

Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity

After reviewing submitted research papers from Arab researchers, university professors, and under- and post-graduate students, we are pleased to announce that the jury, comprised of IHL experts, has concluded its deliberations and selected the following …

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