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Lebanon Bulletin 2006 / 07 - Emergency aid for civilians in southern Lebanon

31-7-2006 ICRC News

Lebanon/Israel: ICRC alarmed by high number of civilian casualties and disrespect for international humanitarian law

30-7-2006 Press Release

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ICRC operations in the Middle East and North Africa

Activities throughout the world: a country-by-country round-up of the ICRC’s work in the Middle East and North Africa.

July 17, 2006. REUTERS/Adnan Hajj (Lebanon)

Members of the Lebanese Red Cross move a badly burnt body onto a van in Beirut's port, which was targeted by Israeli warplanes,

In 2006, the ICRC in the Middle East and North Africa has maintained its focus on activities to alleviate human suffering related to past and present conflicts and to increase respect for international humanitarian law.

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Its permanent presence around the region has allowed it to intervene rapidly in ongoing crises and to react to new outbreaks of violence, such as those affecting the Gaza Strip, Israel and Lebanon.

Its wide range of protection and assistance programmes in the region will continue to reflect strict adherence to its principles of neutrality, independence and impartiality in order to help victims of armed violence.

The total 2006 field budget allocated to the Middle East and North Africa is CHF 102.7 million ($ 78.4million/€ 66.1 million).

The country and region names used herein are intended to facilitate reference and have no political significance.

Key document

Middle East: press briefing with Pierre Krähenbühl, ICRC director of operations
In a press briefing held in Geneva Wednesday 19 July, ICRC director of operations Pierre Krähenbühl reminded all parties to the conflict of their obligation to respect the principle of proportionality in all military operations, so as to prevent unnecessary suffering among the civilian population. Speaking notes from the press briefing.
(The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa)

19-7-2006
Press briefing

Middle East: ICRC voices serious concern amid worsening violence
In light of the worsening situation in the Middle East where civilian casualties continue to mount, the ICRC's head of operations for the Middle East and North Africa, Georgios Comninos, talks about the organization's main concerns.
(The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa\Israel)

13-7-2006
Interview

Gaza: continuing violence increases hardship
The situation in the Gaza strip remains tense with the escalation of violence having a serious impact on the population there. In particular, restrictions of movement and the shortage of electricity following the destruction of Gaza's only power plant are having serious consequences. The ICRC's head of sub-delegation in Gaza, Giorgios Georgantas, gave this interview.
(The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa\Palestine)

7-7-2006
Interview
Includes Photo

ICRC activities in Israel and the occupied and autonomous territories: June 2006
Update of activities carried out by the ICRC in Israel and the occupied and autonomous territories in June 2006
(The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa\Israel)

30-6-2006
Operational update

Annual Report

ICRC Annual Report 2005: Middle East & North Africa
(Info resources\Annual Report\2005)

1-6-2006
Annual Report
Includes Map, PDF

ICRC Annual Report 2005: Middle East & North Africa Introduction
(Info resources\Annual Report\2005)

1-6-2006
Annual Report
Includes Map, PDF

Feature

Debate on humanitarian law, policy and action: protection of victims of armed conflict under Islamic law and international humanitarian law.
In accordance with the mandate conferred on it by the international community, the ICRC strives to protect and assist victims of armed conflict and other forms of violence, regardless of nationality, ethnic origin, religious beliefs or political opinions.
(ICRC Activities\Promoting IHL\Universities)

29-6-2006
Feature

Official Statement

"The ICRC will strive for full respect for humanitarian law..."
Statement by Mr Jacques Forster, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, to the 5th Middle East and North Africa Conference of national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, Marrakech, Morocco, 15-18 May 2006
(ICRC Activities\Cooperation with National Societies)

18-5-2006
Official Statement

Address by ICRC president to the general assembly of the Organization of Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies
Address by the ICRC's President, Jakob Kellenberger, to the 34th General Assembly of the Organization of Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies, Abu Dhabi (UAE), 27-28.2.06
(The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa)

27-2-2006
Official Statement

Humanitarian security: "a matter of acceptance, perception, behaviour..."
At a meeting in Geneva (31.03.04) ICRC operations director Pierre Krähenbühl outlined the organization's view of current threats to humanitarian work in conflict zones and re-affirmed its commitment to the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.
Pierre Krähenbühl (Focus\Debate on humanitarian action)

31-3-2004
Official Statement

Press article

Iraq: the ICRC carries on scaled back activities
Following deliberate attacks on its personnel, the ICRC has been forced to reduce its presence in Iraq. It continues, however, to visit those held in connection with the conflict and, in collaboration with the Iraqi Red Crescent, it provides emergency assistance to those caught up in the violence.
(The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa\Iraq)

20-7-2005
Press article

Stories from the field

Lebanon: first Red Cross ship arrives
An ICRC ship loaded with relief supplies for the country's besieged civilian population arrived in Beirut from Cyprus at the weekend. The ICRC's Marko Kokic reports.
(The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa\Lebanon)

31-7-2006
Stories from the field

Playing a vital role: the Lebanese Red Cross
The Lebanese Red Cross has been playing a key role during the conflict, evacuating the wounded and distributing essential relief supplies to the civilian population. ICRC employee Marko Kokic reports.
(The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa\Lebanon)

28-7-2006
Stories from the field

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