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Published on December 17, 2025 - 04:59 GMT

Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military ...

The event was inaugurated by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric and Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, at the Saudi National Defence University (SANDU). This marks the first time Saudi Arabia hosts SWIRMO, highlighting its growing role in advancing …

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Published on December 13, 2025 - 02:37 GMT

Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war

States have a decisive role to play in preventing the world from sliding further into unrestrained warfare. The ICRC urges governments to act now: 1. Sustain principled humanitarian action Provide predictable support for neutral, impartial and independent …

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Published on December 13, 2025 - 02:37 GMT

South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years

Over the past eight years, ICRC surgical teams have performed over 25,000 surgeries on about 5,000 people wounded by weapons. For most patients, surgery is only one step of a long and difficult recovery. In 2025, more than 3,700 people received physical …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 00:45 GMT

Frequently Asked Questions: International humanitarian law and the use of drones in armed conflict

The persistent presence, sound or sight of drones can have serious psychological effects on civilians. It can cause fear, stress and anxiety, especially when it is unclear whether the drones are being used for military, security or humanitarian purposes. …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 00:44 GMT

UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure

Madam President, The number of armed conflicts being fought around the world has more than doubled in the last 15 years, to around 130 today. All too often, we see the rules of war violated – direct attacks against civilians, children recruited to fight, …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 00:44 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan and the ICRC convene a high-level regional conference to advance global commitment to ...

The event marks a key milestone in the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to international humanitarian law – a joint effort launched by Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa and the ICRC to make IHL a political priority …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC calls for restraint and protection of civilians amid latest border clashes

The ICRC urgently calls for restraint and de-escalation. All parties must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law, which are intended to limit harm to the population, especially loss of civilian life and damage to civilian objects …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

Putting Humanity First: Symposium Explores Responsible Use of Technology in Humanitarian Action

The four roundtables addressed critical dimensions of technology in humanitarian action. The first focused on responsible AI, examining governance models, ethical frameworks, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to maximize benefits while …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 12:42 GMT

ICRC-IFRC Joint Statement on National Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

Madam President, For decades, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has spoken out about the indiscriminate effects of landmines and the grave threat they continue to pose to civilians during and long after armed conflict. With this …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 12:24 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Deadly clashes in South Kivu worsen humanitarian situation

Despite the urgent needs, the deadly clashes in the past week in the South Kivu territories of Uvira, Walungu, Mwenga and Fizi have made it extremely difficult to assist the wounded and transport them to appropriate medical facilities. “We fear that many …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 09:47 GMT

IFRC–ICRC Joint Statement: Upholding and universalizing the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

Madam President, As the world’s largest humanitarian network, our staff and volunteers know too well the devastating impact of anti-personnel mines. These weapons kill and injure mostly civilians, too often children, and render entire communities unsafe. …

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Published on December 7, 2025 - 00:16 GMT

Uzbekistan: CIS policy makers discuss challenges of IHL and national implementation during the Eighth Regional IHL Implementation ...

This year, Tashkent served as the host venue for the event. In his welcome address, representative of the National Centre for Human Rights of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ikboljon Abdumadjidov noted the interest of Tashkent in steadily establishing an …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

Mozambique: ICRC responds to pressing humanitarian needs

Based on the outcomes of various assessments, the ICRC, working together with Mozambican Red Cross (CVM), distributed agricultural kits with seeds and tools to over 5,300 families in the communities of Matambalale, Miteda and Lutete, in Muidumbe district. …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 14:42 GMT

Journeys of Strength: Stories of hope and recovery from across Syria

In 2013, Osama, then a young carpenter in Aleppo, was shot. The injury caused severe complications, including the loss of his right kidney and, several years later, the amputation of his left leg. His life changed instantly. He could no longer continue his …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 06:43 GMT

Russia–Ukraine international armed conflict: Your questions answered about the ICRC’s work

The ICRC's role in the evacuation from Mariupol, in May 2022, was to facilitate the implementation of the agreement reached between Ukraine and Russia in our capacity as a neutral intermediary. Details related to the evacuation were agreed upon by both …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 06:43 GMT

Egypt: Arab Region IHL Course Launches in Luxor Amid Rising Global Conflicts

Running from 30 November to 6 December, the course is organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in coordination with the League of Arab States (LAS) and the Egyptian National Committee on International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL). …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 06:43 GMT

Important notice: AI-generated archival references

A specific risk is that generative AI tools always produce an answer, even when the historical sources are incomplete or silent. Because their purpose is to generate content, they cannot indicate that no information exists; instead, they will invent …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 09:50 GMT

From celebration to scarcity – Palestinian farmers and the increased challenges during the 2025 olive harvest

Every season, volunteers approach the village council to offer support during the harvest. However, this year there are simply no olives to harvest. Akram Kamal, the owner of Mughayyir’s olive press was one of the villagers directly affected by the …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 05:39 GMT

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Stories of Survival and Rehabilitation in Myanmar

The ICRC supports several physical rehabilitation centres across Myanmar, including in Yangon, Myitkyina, Kyaing Tong, and Hpa-an, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Myanmar Red Cross Society, and others, to enhance staff capacity and improve …

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Published on December 1, 2025 - 11:02 GMT

ICRC Vice-president calls on States to defend and to promote the norms enshrined in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

Madam President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, We gather at a pressing moment in history. The toll of armed conflicts is mounting. Last year, the ICRC recorded 130 armed conflicts: twice more than fifteen years ago. At such a time, the world needs …

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