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In a significant turn of events, Hamas has released five hostages amid Israel's acknowledgment that a body returned earlier belonged to Shiri Bibas, a victim who, along with her family, was kidnapped during the harrowing assault on 7 October 2023. The somber exchange, marked by a tinge of relief and grief, reflects the ongoing complexities of the conflict. The twilight hours witnessed a poignant scene in Rafah, where masked militants introduced Tal Shoham, 40, and Averu Mengistu, 39, publicly before facilitating their…

In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves through the humanitarian community, the military junta in Niger has issued an expulsion order for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Strikingly, they provided no official rationale for this decisive action, leaving many to speculate about the motivations behind it. The ICRC has been a steadfast presence in Niger since 1990, tirelessly delivering crucial healthcare services to over 120,000 individuals affected by armed conflict. Their commitment to alleviating…

Three Israeli Hostages Released to Red Cross Team In a significant development amidst the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, three Israeli hostages have been handed over to a team from the Red Cross. This event comes as a flicker of hope in the protracted conflict between Israel and Gaza, which has seen its fair share of heart-wrenching stories and headlines that tug at our collective conscience. Picture this: families holding their breath, praying for the safety of their loved ones, while governments grapple…

Red Cross begins visiting ENDF troops detained in Tigray, northern Ethiopia NAIROBI, Kenya - The International Committee of the Red Cross began visiting members of the Ethiopian armed forces in the Tigray region earlier this week, the organization said, just days after Addis Ababa pledged to prosecute Tigray defense forces . Despite the declaration of a ceasefire, TDF is advancing south,…

Congo-Brazzaville lives in step with the first edition of the book and theater trolley; an authors' initiative that aims in particular to bring books closer to the public in a country with abundant literature. Leaving Brazzaville, this caravan must stay in five sections in southern Congo. The initiator, playwright Mireille Emma Opa Elion, at the head of a writers' collective, sets the goals for the event. “The reason for the book and theater carriage is quite simple; it is our desire to make books and theater beloved…

The International Committee of the Red Cross has finally been able to reach Tigray. The dissident province of northern Ethiopia is in the grip of a serious humanitarian crisis caused by the war between the federal army and the TPLF's separatist forces. as reported from Addis Ababa,Noé Rochet-BodinA total of seven trucks with…

While the conflict in Tigray has begun its third week, the province is still cut off from the world and the scarce information comes mainly from press releases from the warriors. But for the first time, independent information was released on Tuesday, November 17, when the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was able to visit hospitals in Gondar and Mekelle, in need of everything. NGO…