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Hamas accuses Israel of ‘organised terrorism’ at Rafah crossing
04 Feb 2026 09:03 GMT
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The group called on international human rights organisations to record and investigate … to leave Gaza.
International Committee of the Red Cross spokesperson Pat Griffiths was quoted …
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Israel releases 9 Palestinians from Gaza after months of unlawful detention
03 Feb 2026 21:45 GMT
… were transported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to the Al … , according to medical staff and human rights organizations.
The releases are part …
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They were forced to hand one son over to the Israeli army in return for another. Eight months later he was dead in prison
02 Feb 2026 19:34 GMT
… doctor working for Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI), a rights groups … his death by an International Committee of the Red Cross liaison officer, though the … former prisoners recorded by Israeli human rights organisations including B’Tselem and …
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Moldovan President proposed for nomination for Nobel Peace Prize by Norwegian MP
02 Feb 2026 18:27 GMT
… promoting peace, resolving conflicts, defending human rights, and strengthening international cooperation. The … organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and the World Food …
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Russian Soldier Declared Dead and Buried While Still Held in Ukrainian Captivity
02 Feb 2026 10:39 GMT
… -sharing channels through the International Committee of the Red Cross, confusion in record-keeping … in action, while offices of human rights commissioners may report him as …
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'Executions, torture, abductions, rape': Ethiopia’s hidden conflict
02 Feb 2026 05:54 GMT
… killings, rapes and kidnappings.
But human rights monitors, who have also documented … is largely hidden.
“Unfortunately, the human rights situation — as well as the … . In 2023, the International Committee of the Red Cross reported that “nearly all” the …
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Stop the Torture of Palestinian and Lebanese Prisoners – Open the Prisons to the Red Cross
01 Feb 2026 15:37 GMT
Madam President of the International Committee of the Red Cross,
We, the undersigned, … which entrusted the International Committee of the Red Cross with the responsibility of … international humanitarian law and human rights, specifically the Third Convention …
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ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza’s dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire
29 Jan 2026 14:11 GMT
Over the last 15 weeks, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worked with Israel, Hamas and the mediators to help bring hostages, detainees, and the remains of the deceased back to their families as outlined in the first phase of the …
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Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed
29 Jan 2026 08:56 GMT
The operation began in October with the release and transfer of 20 living hostages and 1,808 detainees. In subsequent phases, the ICRC facilitated the return of the deceased, including 27 out of 28 hostages, and 360 Palestinians.
The ICRC undertook this …
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ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace
29 Jan 2026 08:14 GMT
Your Majesty,
Rector Magnificus,
President Letschert,
Mayor, governor, other dignitaries from government, academia and beyond,
Dear students and dear friends of Maastricht University,
It is a great privilege to receive this honorary doctorate on behalf …