Sirte’s wrecked medical system even lacks X-ray film
Friday, November 3, 2017
Most of Sirte’s health facilities lack the simplest equipment. They operate on a wing and a prayer with devices that need maintenance and recalibration.
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Tuesday, October 17, 2017
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Tuesday, October 17, 2017
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Syria fighting worst since Aleppo
Thursday, October 5, 2017
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said up to 10 hospitals were reported to have been damaged in the previous 10 days. Damage to Sham hospital in Idlib alone cut off half a million people from access to health care.
Syrian doctors decry fresh wave of hospital attacks
Friday, September 29, 2017
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Canada Shows Global Leadership on Protecting Civilians in Yemen
Friday, September 22, 2017
At the UN Human Rights Council. Canada joined countries calling for an international commission of inquiry into abuses in the armed conflict in Yemen. Saudi-led coalition airstrikes, some amounting to war crimes, have killed thousands of civilians and hit schools and hospitals.
Afghan conflict: Red Cross forced to scale down
Monday, October 9, 2017
The International Red Cross is drastically reducing its presence in Afghanistan after seven staff members were killed in attacks this year. Many other humanitarian organisations have pulled out of the country in recent years as Taliban and Islamic State militants have stepped up attacks.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017
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