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Yemen: scores of civilian casualties in intense fighting in Abyan
May 16, 2012
Sana'a/Geneva (ICRC) – Over the past few days, an escalation in fighting has resulted in scores of civilian casualties in Ja'ar, Abyan governorate.
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South Sudan: thousands displaced as fighting escalates
May 16, 2012
Since the beginning of the year, the ICRC has stepped up its efforts to respond to mounting humanitarian needs in South Sudan. In early April, needs increased further when hostilities erupted along the border with Sudan. The ICRC is striving to help people affected by armed violence in South Sudan.
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Violence against health care must end: it's a matter of life and death
May 11, 2012
Growing evidence shows a lack of respect for the health-care delivery system during situations of armed violence. This increased vulnerability has led to a shocking human cost. Maïté Pahud is an ICRC nurse who has worked in conflict zones for 25 years. This article written by Ms Pahud first appeared in the International Nursing Review on 2 March 2012.
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100 years on, ICRC nurses face greater challenges than ever before
May 11, 2012
Exactly 100 years ago, the Florence Nightingale Medal was instituted by the ICRC, the highest international distinction that can be awarded to a nurse. On the occasion of International Nurses Day (12 May), the ICRC looks at the extraordinary challenges facing nurses in today's armed conflicts.
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Pakistan: ICRC remembers Khalil Dale
May 9, 2012
ICRC health worker Khalil Dale was murdered in Quetta, Pakistan, four months after his abduction. Messages of condolence have poured in, offering not only sympathy but also an insight into the gentle, loving and caring person he was.
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Bangladesh: training in dead-body management for Islamic welfare organization
May 9, 2012
Thirty staff of Anjuman Mufidul Islam, an Islamic social-welfare organization in Bangladesh, are participating today in a training course on dead-body management organized by the ICRC.
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Pakistan: ICRC operations placed under complete review
May 9, 2012
Following the brutal murder of Khalil Rasjed Dale, a health-programme manager working for the ICRC, the organization is reviewing its presence and activities in Pakistan.
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Mexico: establishing the fate of missing migrants in the region
May 8, 2012
The first meeting of forensic experts from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico was held on 23-24 April in Mexico City. Its aim was to facilitate the identification of mortal remains, particularly those of migrants who die en route to the United States.
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Syria: ICRC appeals for funds to step up its response
May 8, 2012
The ICRC is appealing to its donors for 24.5 million Swiss francs (approximately 27 million US dollars, or 20 million euros) to support assistance efforts it will carry out until the end of 2012 for people affected by the fighting in Syria.
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Joint statement from the presidents of ICRC and IFRC
May 7, 2012
Today, in the Philippines, young people whose lives have been turned upside down by repeated typhoons are planting mangrove trees to protect homes from storm damage and protect fish-pond dykes to ensure more secure livelihoods.
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