Tag: ICRC
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Africa Grapples With Over 50 Armed Conflicts as Displacement Crisis Surges
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Africa is now home to more than 50 active armed conflicts, a sharp 45 percent increase since 2020 that has left an estimated 35 million people displaced across the continent. According to recent data from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Africa now accounts for roughly 40…
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24,000 People Missing in Nigeria’s Conflict, ICRC Reports
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced on Wednesday that it has registered approximately 24,000 cases of missing persons in Nigeria since 2014, with the vast majority linked to the decade-long conflict in the country’s northeast. The figure, revealed at a media workshop here, highlights a hidden…
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Red Cross Concludes Training on De-escalating Hospital Violence in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna Konduga, Nigeria – The Nigeria Red Cross, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), today concluded a two-day training program in Konduga, Borno State, focusing on de-escalating violence in hospital settings. The training, funded by the ICRC’s “Healthcare in Danger” (HCiD) project, is a critical initiative aimed at…
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Borno Red Cross Elect New Officials Amid Concerns Over Diminishing Funds and Humanitarian Crisis
By Abdul Kareem The biggest humanitarian body in Borno state, Red Cross Society of Nigeria, RCN, on Wednesday, February 7, held its 2023 annual general meeting during which it held elections for a new set of governing board members. At the well-attended meeting held in Maiduguri, the state capital, officials of the humanitarian body from…
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UMTH’s Rehabilitation Center: A Beacon of Hope Transforming Lives of Amputees in Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the bustling city of Maiduguri, Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) stands as a symbol of resilience and progress. Within its walls, a new Physical Rehabilitation Center (PRC) has emerged, providing a glimmer of hope for individuals who have lost their limbs due to illness or…
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