And long after their use, they continue to inflict suffering, especially on children, and prevent communities from rebuilding" said Cordula Droege, ICRC Chief Legal Officer. To end the suffering ...

The ICRC continues to raise its concerns about the way hostage and detainee releases are carried out. Despite repeatedly calling for all transfers to be carried out in a dignified and private manner, ...

President Anura Kumara Disanayake met with Ms. Severine Chappaz, the newly appointed Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), today (25) at the Presidential ...

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, said that there are more than 120 active armed conflicts across various parts of the world, accompanied by ...

The assurance was given during a meeting between the newly appointed Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Severine Chappaz and President Anura Kumara ...

For the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), neutrality is one of the most essential tools for humanitarian aid. On this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer sits down with ...

Australia and Papua New Guinea will on Thursday announce they are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty, in a move that could have major implications for national security and the Pacific's ...

North and South Carolina enter state of emergency as residents evacuated - More than 175 fires have scorched 6.6 square miles ...

Lithuania on Thursday quit an international convention banning cluster bombs, citing security concerns over neighbouring Russia in a move that has drawn criticism from human rights groups. The ...

Lithuania on Thursday quit an international convention banning cluster bombs citing security concerns over neighbouring Russia, in a move that has drawn criticism from human rights groups ...

According to a leaked International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) report, military intelligence officers from the US-led coalition forces in Iraq admitted that between 70% and 90% of Iraqis ...