Web review

L’Osservatorio monitors the web and other information sources daily to provide in-depth news on the impact of contemporary armed conflicts on civilians.

South Sudan: conflict brings the health system to its knees

ICRC staff meets volunteers from the South Sudan Red Cross

The new escalation of violence in South Sudan has severely challenged the ability of doctors and volunteers to adequately assist the people injured.
Category: South Sudan - Web Review
Friday, 24 February 2023

DR Congo: new armed attacks in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu

An emergency site in the DR Congo

UNHCR has expressed concern about the escalation of attacks on civilians by non-state armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Category: Democratic Republic of Congo - Web Review
Friday, 24 February 2023

Extreme cold in Afghanistan kills 160 people

Kabul, Afghanistan

The record cold spells in Afghanistan reach -33 degrees below zero and cause the death of 160 people and 80,000 head of cattle
Category: Afghanistan - Web Review
Wednesday, 08 February 2023

Alarming tragedy in the West Bank

Gaza destroyed by continuous Israeli armed attacks

26 January

Israeli brutal violence against Palestinians continues
Category: Israel - Web Review
Friday, 03 February 2023

West Bank: New restrictions further isolate Palestinians

New Israeli restrictions on foreigners entering the West Bank

23 January 2023

New Israeli guidelines on access to the West Bank threaten to further isolate Palestinians from global civil society and their families
Category: Israel - Web Review
Friday, 03 February 2023

Ukraine: war prevents five million children from going to school

Ukrainian children at a manifestation for peace

23 Gennaio 

UNICEF calls for an end to attacks on Ukrainian education buildings: after eleven months of war Ukrainian children need to go back to school

Category: Ukraine - Web Review
Wednesday, 01 February 2023

Russian attacks in Dnipro: latest update

An Ukrainian family walks through the rubble of their city

20 January 2023

Ucraine: Latest update
Category: Ukraine - Web Review
Monday, 23 January 2023

Ukraine war: helicopter crashed near a kindergarten

The destroyed helicopter in the city of Brovary, in the Kyiv region

19 January 2023

Yesterday it was reported that a helicopter crashed close to the Ukrainian capitol Kyiv, killing 18 people, including Ukrainian Prime Minister
Category: Ukraine - Web Review
Friday, 20 January 2023

Russian attacks in Dnipro and Kherson: Red Cross buildings hit

Ukraine, civilian buildings destroyed after an explosion

 16 January 2023

Russian rocket attack hits civilian building in Dnipro: 35 victims recorded; rescue operations continue incessantly
Category: Ukraine - Web Review
Monday, 16 January 2023

Ukraine: civilians continue suffering due to Russia’s invasion

Ukrainian family walking through the city of Bucha, near Kyiv

12 January 2023

As violence continues incessantly in Ukraine, civilians are suffering the most and they are the main targets of the abuses perpetrated by Russians
Category: Ukraine - Web Review
Monday, 16 January 2023

Cross-border aid in Syria: the UN approves Resolution 2642

Aleppo, Syria

03 January

The deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria urges for the extension of humanitarian corridors
Category: Syria - Web Review
Friday, 13 January 2023

Ukraine: ICRC President denounces the devastating humanitarian situation

Flag of the International Committee of the Red Cross and Ukrainian pin

13 December

The operations conducted by the International Committee of the Red Cross in the Ukrainian territory face the devastating humanitarian crisis underway
Category: Ukraine - Web Review
Wednesday, 21 December 2022
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