Red Cross chief arrives in Gaza, says suffering ‘intolerable’

ARAB NEWS
AFP
December 04, 2023

A picture taken from southern Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip on December 4, 2023, shows smoke billowing during Israeli bombardment in Gaza. (AFP/File) 

GENEVA: The Red Cross president arrived in war-torn Gaza on Monday, calling for the protection of civilians in the Palestinian territory, where she warned that human suffering was “intolerable.”

The International Committee of the Red Cross said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric’s travel to the region would happen in several stages with “a visit to Israel expected over the coming weeks.”

Red Cross saves elders trapped under artillery fire

BNI  
Monday, April 22, 2019

Development Media Group

Villagers from Nwayonetaung village in Buthidaung Township, who fled from their homes when the Tatmadaw launched artillery fire near their village since April 19 morning, said that they had to leave older villagers behind who couldn’t walk.

Statement of INGOs in Myanmar.

Published on 22 Jan 2019,

As International NGOs supporting communities throughout Rakhine State, we express deep concern for displaced communities and others affected by the upsurge in fighting between the Arakan Army (AA) and Myanmar Military. Fighting, attacks, and reports of abuse have invoked fear and anxiety among local communities and displaced an estimated 5,000 men, women, and children. We condemn the violence and call on all sides to show restraint and ensure the protection of civilians.