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Red Cross President calls for reverse of trend for deteriorating humanitarian situation

International Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric spoke to Euronews at the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 about intensifying global conflict, warning of declining respect for humanitarian law and rising concerns over shrinking budgets.

Euronews

What is the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and why has it been criticised?

New aid distribution body has been denounced and called a politicisation of aid in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Red Cross escorts over 1,000 disarmed Congolese soldiers from rebel-controlled city to capital

Over a thousand disarmed Congolese soldiers and police officers, along with their families have safely been transferred from the rebel-controlled city of Goma in eastern Congo to the capital Kinshasa over the last two weeks

The Independent UK

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Red Cross warns Gaza aid effort on ‘verge of collapse’ amid Israel blockade

ICRC says Israel has ‘obligation’ to meet the needs of Palestinians struggling to survive.

Al Jazeera

Israel must give Red Cross access to jailed Palestinians, Britain tells ICJ

Government lawyer says treatment of hostages by Hamas is no excuse to break Geneva conventions

The Guardian - UK

Red Cross escorts hundreds of stranded Congolese soldiers from rebel-controlled city to capital

The International Committee of the Red Cross says it is helping transfer hundreds of Congolese soldiers and police officers from the rebel-controlled city of Goma in eastern Congo to the capital Kinshasa

The Independent UK

Colombia Faces Worst Humanitarian Outlook Since Peace Deal, Report Warns

A new report by the Red Cross warns Colombia is facing its most critical situation since the 2016 peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia

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U.S. Aid Cuts Impact Landmine Programs In Colombia, Posing 'Imminent Risk' To Civilians

As much as 50% of humanitarian demining projects have been suspended in Colombia due to the Trump administration's funding freeze in January

Latin Times

Palestinian medic attacked in Gaza is being detained in Israel, says ICRC

Palestinian Red Crescent says Assad al-Nsasrah was ‘forcibly abducted’ while carrying out humanitarian work

The Guardian - UK

How did Israel kill the Red Crescent medics in Gaza?

Israeli troops fired on several rescue vehicles, then buried the killed first responders and their vehicles.

Al Jazeera

Palestinians burn ‘humiliating’ shirts after release from Israeli prisons

Freed Palestinians burn ‘racist’ shirts forced onto them by Israel in exchange for captives after tense negotiations.

Al Jazeera

Latest Israeli hostages to be freed named amid uncertainty over truce

Iair Horn, Sasha Troufanov and Sagui Dekel-Chen due to be exchanged for 369 Palestinian prisoners

The Guardian - UK

Niger junta expels Red Cross without explanation

The military junta in Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross to leave the country. The regime, which has made sovereignty a key issue, did not give any details about the decision.

Radio France Internationale

Hamas To Free Three Israeli Hostages In Next Ceasefire Swap

Hamas and Israel will carry out their fourth hostage-prisoner swap of the Gaza ceasefire on Saturday, with the militant group to free three Israeli captives in exchange for 90 inmates in Israeli jails.

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ICRC Calls For Improved Security In Future Hostage Releases

ICRC emphasizes need for enhanced security measures in Gaza hostage releases following recent criticisms and releases of captives.

The Independent UK

‘Real chance’ hostages being freed by Hamas could be hurt or killed, lawyers say

It comes after chaotic scenes at a hostage handover on Thursday.

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Israeli Soldier Released By Palestinian Militants To Red Cross

Israeli soldier Agam Berger released by Palestinian militants in Gaza, along with other hostages. Reciprocal release of Palestinian prisoners expected.

The Independent UK

'No safe place to go to from Goma' for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city

Bodies are lying on the streets

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Al Jazeera

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 prisoners of war

The identities of the prisoners were not disclosed.

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ICRC Successfully Facilitates Safe Transfer Of Hostages And Detainees

The ICRC facilitated a complex hostage and prisoner transfer operation in Israel, emphasizing adherence to international humanitarian law.

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Hamas Hands Over Three Israeli Hostages To Red Cross

Hamas hands over Israeli hostages to ICRC in Gaza, fostering hope for peace amid conflict. International community supports efforts for resolution.

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ICRC Vehicles Arrive At Ofer Prison For Palestinian Prisoner Releases

ICRC vehicles at Ofer Prison in West Bank for Palestinian prisoner releases demonstrate humanitarian involvement and potential for peace talks.

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ICRC Vehicles Seen In Gaza Ahead Of Hostage Release

ICRC vehicles prepare for release of three hostages in Gaza, emphasizing humanitarian efforts and commitment to safe return.

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ICRC Ready To Facilitate Release Operations For Hostages And Detainees

ICRC President Spoljaric offers assistance in implementing ceasefire and hostage deal, emphasizing the need for continuous humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

International Business Times

Red Cross Says Determining Fate Of Syria's Missing 'Huge Challenge'

Determining the fate of those who went missing during Syria's civil war will be a massive task likely to take years, the president of the International Committee for the Red Cross said.

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