International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 13, 2026 - 06:56 GMT

Uganda Christian University retains IHL Moot Court title as the country’s future lawyers tackle the realities of war

Organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS), the 2026 Annual National International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition brought together 12 of Uganda's best law …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 06:47 GMT

ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability

Seventy-seven years later, the promise made by states to preserve humanity in war is eroding at an alarming pace. The world is counting more conflicts each year. Technologies like drones and cyber capabilities are reshaping the battlefield and erasing the …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:35 GMT

Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over

In March 2022, Tatiana had to leave everything behind, as hostilities broke out in her hometown close to Luhansk. “At first, we thought it would be just on the outskirts, like in 2014” she recalls. “Unfortunately, throughout the entire month, military …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 11:42 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23

The 15 people concerned, all of whom had consented to participating in the operation, left Beni in the north of North Kivu in a convoy on the evening of 6 August. On the morning of 7 August, after passing through Uganda, which had agreed to facilitate …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 05:56 GMT

Frequently asked questions on the missing

The number of missing persons has risen sharply in recent years. With over 130 conflicts worldwide — double the number recorded in 2009 — the number of people going missing continues to grow. Families are often left in uncertainty for decades, unable to …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons

On August 6, 1945, a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, instantly killing an estimated 70,000 people. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing 39,000 instantly. By 1950, the death toll from both bombings had risen …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates

Kyiv (ICRC) - For millions of people in Ukraine, this year has been horrific. Entire communities live under constant threat, spending tense days and sleepless nights in shelters, across Ukraine. Last night was no exception, with at least 20 people …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 04:42 GMT

Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

The visit was carried out in accordance with the ICRC’s standards and procedures for visiting people deprived of liberty. This included the opportunity to speak with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in private. In line with the ICRC’s working methods, detention …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 04:41 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza

At the request and with the agreement of relevant authorities, the ICRC transferred the individuals from Kerem Shalom crossing to Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza. Our team also facilitated their communication with families as needed. The ICRC performed …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 10:38 GMT

Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures – January to June 2026

The ICRC improved access to essential primary healthcare by providing medical supplies and technical assistance to Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) primary health centres. Emphasis was placed on ensuring that women, children and other vulnerable groups …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 08:28 GMT

Somalia’s Families Face Impossible Choices as Fuel and Food Costs Soar

One of them is Hassan. He is not yet three and a half years old. Hassan arrived at the centre in July, showing signs of severe malnutrition, stomatitis, marasmus, and pneumonia. His mother, Sabirin, is a widow. When she saw Hassan’s condition deteriorate, …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 20:38 GMT

Violence consumes land and lives in Mali

With no grain available, livestock farming was the residents’ last source of income. Then another event turned everything upside down: a fire. “We relied heavily on our livestock to provide for ourselves, but after the attack on the village, the bush was …

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Published on July 25, 2026 - 01:46 GMT

Water and habitat in conflict - 2026 Briefer

Armed conflicts continue to have devastating consequences on access to water and other essential services. Damage to critical infrastructure disrupts access to safe water, health care, sanitation and electricity, with serious consequences for public health …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 08:33 GMT

Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers

This update reflects our commitment to transparency and to reporting figures that accurately represent our current operational reality. It ensures that the information we share publicly corresponds to the number of families with whom we are actively …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 12:18 GMT

ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas

The high risk of such explosive weapons having effects that go well beyond the targeted military objective makes it very difficult to use them in populated areas in compliance with international humanitarian law. This includes the duty that parties to …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 02:07 GMT

Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

The Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas was adopted in June 2022. As of July 2026, 92 States from all regions have endorsed it. …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 02:07 GMT

Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law

Ambassador Lopez, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is grateful for the opportunity to address delegates in the Global Mechanism on the issue of how international law applies to the use of ICTs. As …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 12:07 GMT

National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles

National Committees for the implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) exist in many countries to advise and assist governments in implementing and spreading knowledge of IHL. Given its functions, a National Committee on International …

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Published on July 21, 2026 - 13:03 GMT

Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities

It was after midnight when the ceiling came down. A drone strike collapsed part of Daniil's home, pinning his leg beneath the rubble. His parents freed him, and in the chaos that followed the family, Daniil, his parents, his twin sister, his …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 13:53 GMT

ICRC statement on The New Yorker article

A story published in The New Yorker includes excerpts of confidential ICRC correspondence that the publication says was obtained from a former U.S. government official. The ICRC works confidentially to strengthen respect for the rules of war across …

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