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, ...

“The magnitude of destruction we see in today’s conflict zones is stretching international systems to their breaking point,” said President Spoljaric. “The human cost is immeasurable, and the ...

The DRC Red Cross, the ICRC and the IFRC are gravely concerned by the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Kivu region of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in the city ...

The ICRC is increasingly concerned about the conditions surrounding release operations. We strongly urge all parties, including the mediators, to take responsibility to ensure that future releases are ...

This marks the completion of the fourth phase of release operations carried out by the ICRC in the last two weeks, facilitating the return of 18 hostages and 583 Palestinian detainees. Prior to ...

Jerusalem (ICRC) – The continuation of the ceasefire agreement has enabled more families to be reunited as the ICRC safely transferred three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 343 Palestinian ...

“We are relieved that more people have been safely returned home,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. “However, today’s conditions underscore the importance of all parties upholding their ...

President Spoljaric called on all UN member states to join a global initiative launched by the ICRC, together with Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa, aimed at reinvigorating ...

"We are witnessing a disturbing pattern of attacks on critical civilian infrastructure so essential for people's survival," said Dorsa Nazemi-Salman, the head of ICRC operations in Sudan. "We urgently ...

“This operation has brought much-needed relief and joy to families who have been anxiously waiting for the return of their loved ones. We know that many other families are also waiting for their ...

“Nos alivia que aquellos liberados puedan reunirse con sus seres queridos,” dijo la presidenta del CICR, Mirjana Spoljaric. “Asegurar su regreso seguro y proporcionar el cuidado necesario en este ...

Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the release and transfer of three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 90 Palestinian detainees from Israel to the ...