News for '-international-red-cross'

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Many hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 and Palestinians in Israeli prisons were released during the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel during the temporary truce that ended on Wednesday night.

When Hostages-Prisoners Were Released

When Hostages-Prisoners Were Released

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The glimpses of release of prisoners during the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel amid a temporary four-day truce.

Hamas releases two more elderly hostages from captivity in Gaza

Hamas releases two more elderly hostages from captivity in Gaza

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Both the freed hostages were on medication that they may not have received during their two weeks of captivity.

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The 1971 War was our greatest military victory.' 'It had so many stories of exceptional valour and leadership.'

SC agrees to hear Army wife's plea to repatriate POWs from Pakistan

SC agrees to hear Army wife's plea to repatriate POWs from Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea of the wife of an Indian Army officer seeking repatriation of her husband and other Army officers believed to be held under illegal detention as prisoners of war by Pakistan since the 1971 war.

Boko Haram releases 82 Chibok girls in prisoner swap

Boko Haram releases 82 Chibok girls in prisoner swap

Rediff.com7 May 2017

A government official said consistent negotiations between the terrorist group Boko Haram and the Nigeria government resulted in the release of 82 girls.

Israeli team leaves for Mumbai

Israeli team leaves for Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

With nearly 15 Israelis held hostages by terrorists in Mumbai, the government has sent a team of paramedics, medics and other professionals to India to assist with rescue efforts amid an offer by Tel Aviv to help New Delhi in dealing with terror attacks and its aftermath.

Humanitarian aid from India reaches Lanka

Humanitarian aid from India reaches Lanka

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

A consignment of 1700 tonnes of food and relief material from India reached Colombo as part of humanitarian aid for thousands of civilian Tamils caught in the war between the LTTE and the island nation's Army, officials said on Sunday.

LTTE kills 6 soldiers; Red Cross opens frontlines

LTTE kills 6 soldiers; Red Cross opens frontlines

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The ICRC had pulled out last week following a stepping up of shelling by government forces and Tamil Tiger rebels.

For once, LTTE & army call for truce

For once, LTTE & army call for truce

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Following a truce between Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and security forces, the International Red Cross has agreed to resume duties from Friday at the vital Omanthai crossing, thus bringing relief to thousands of Tamils in the tiger rebels-dominated Vanni region of Northern Sri Lanka.

British soldiers killed 20 Iraqis in cold blood

British soldiers killed 20 Iraqis in cold blood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

British soldiers have been accused of executing up to 20 Iraqi prisoners in cold blood, a charge denied by the government.

Quran abuse: Red Cross warned US

Quran abuse: Red Cross warned US

Rediff.com20 May 2005

Red Cross to help tsunami victims

Red Cross to help tsunami victims

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Tsunami toll in Sri Lanka rises to 22,799

Tsunami toll in Sri Lanka rises to 22,799

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

An agency report said the number of people displaced by the disaster is being put at 600,810.

832 killed in Indonesia quake, tsunami; toll could rise to 'thousands'

832 killed in Indonesia quake, tsunami; toll could rise to 'thousands'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

As many as 3,50,000 people have been rendered homeless in the region.

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The evacuation of coastal areas of Florida and neighboring Georgia was the biggest seen in the US in a dozen years.

Does the world care about these children?

Does the world care about these children?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

How much longer will we see such tragic images of children ravaged by war?

Fast ends, but Sharmila's fight continues

Fast ends, but Sharmila's fight continues

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Irom Sharmila's decision to end her 16-year-old fast against the AFSPA continues to be hotly debated and contested in Imphal.