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Angry crowds clash at DR Congo Ebola site as police disperse with shots
africa2 days ago

Angry crowds clash at DR Congo Ebola site as police disperse with shots

Police fired shots in the air to disperse angry crowds at an Ebola treatment centre in Mongwalu, DR Congo, where relatives demanded the bodies of loved ones who died from Ebola; unrest followed prior attacks on isolation tents. Red Cross volunteers are carrying out safe burials under police protection as the outbreak triggers regional coordination and funding efforts from Africa CDC and international partners, including Uganda, South Sudan and South Africa.

via BBC|
#africa#burials#drc
Red Cross volunteers among first Ebola casualties in DR Congo outbreak
world3 days ago

Red Cross volunteers among first Ebola casualties in DR Congo outbreak

Three Red Cross volunteers in Ituri, DR Congo, died between May 5 and 16 from suspected Ebola, likely infected March 27 while handling bodies on a project unrelated to the outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain has no proven vaccine, and the outbreak has produced over 170 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases. WHO raised the regional risk to very high as authorities suspended flights to Bunia and MSF reported tensions and incidents amid fears of the virus.

via BBC|
#bundibugyo#dr-congo#ebola
Mineral Wells hit by fourth? sixth day of severe storms as tornado strikes Texas town
weather28 days ago

Mineral Wells hit by fourth? sixth day of severe storms as tornado strikes Texas town

A tornado tore through Mineral Wells, Texas, around 5 p.m. Tuesday, as part of a multi-day severe weather outbreak that has battered the South with hail and damaging winds. At least two people were hospitalized and several injuries reported as homes and an industrial area were damaged; there were no known deaths or active missing persons at the time. The town implemented a curfew and the high school served as a reunification center with aid from the Red Cross as the broader region remains under multiple severe-weather warnings, with large hail reported in nearby areas and additional tornado watches in neighboring states.

via Yahoo|
#mineral-wells#red-cross#severe-weather-outbreak
Israel wraps up first-phase ceasefire with 15 Palestinian bodies returned
world3 months ago

Israel wraps up first-phase ceasefire with 15 Palestinian bodies returned

Israel returned 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, the last exchange in the first phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas after recovering the last Israeli hostage; the Red Cross helped facilitate the handover, and about 100 of the remains have been identified. The ceasefire’s next phase will involve deploying an international security force, disarming Hamas, and rebuilding Gaza, while fighting persists and the Rafah crossing is expected to reopen with limited movement.

via AP News|
#ceasefire#gaza#hostages
Red Cross Facilitates Remains Transfers Amid Gaza Conflict
world6 months ago

Red Cross Facilitates Remains Transfers Amid Gaza Conflict

The Red Cross transferred three bodies to Israel for identification amid ongoing tensions in Gaza and Israel, with Israel preparing for potential unverified remains from Hamas. The IDF's top legal officer resigned over a leaked detainee abuse video, prompting threats of sanctions from Israel's defense minister. The situation remains tense with military actions, political debates, and international discussions on ceasefire and negotiations in the region.

via Haaretz|
#ceasefire#gaza#idf
Tensions Rise as Gaza Hostage Remains and Recovery Efforts Face Controversy
world7 months ago

Tensions Rise as Gaza Hostage Remains and Recovery Efforts Face Controversy

The Red Cross stated it was unable to intervene directly as Hamas members staged the burial and uncovering of Israeli hostage remains in Gaza, with the IDF releasing a video suggesting staged activities by Hamas. The Red Cross expressed concerns and clarified its staff were unaware of the staged nature of the scenes, emphasizing its neutral role in handling human remains under international law.

via CBS News|
#body-remains#gaza#hamas
Red Cross and Egypt Aid Ongoing Search for Gaza Hostage Bodies
world7 months ago

Red Cross and Egypt Aid Ongoing Search for Gaza Hostage Bodies

The Red Cross is assisting Hamas in searching for the bodies of Israeli hostages in Gaza, following a US-brokered ceasefire that requires Hamas to return all remains. Despite efforts involving Israeli, Egyptian, and Red Cross teams, locating the bodies remains challenging due to debris and lost contact with some Hamas units. The situation is sensitive, with political and military implications, and ongoing negotiations about disarmament and the return of hostages.

via The Guardian|
#ceasefire#gaza#hamas
Gaza City Evacuation Challenges and Uncertain Future
world9 months ago

Gaza City Evacuation Challenges and Uncertain Future

The head of the Red Cross stated that a mass evacuation of Gaza City would be unsafe and unfeasible due to severe shortages of food, shelter, and medical supplies, and the risk of massive displacement amid ongoing Israeli military operations. The current conditions make it impossible to ensure civilian safety and dignity during evacuation, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst the conflict.

via Reuters|
#conflict#evacuation#gaza
Global Calls for Humanitarian Aid and Ceasefire Amid Gaza Crisis
world9 months ago

Global Calls for Humanitarian Aid and Ceasefire Amid Gaza Crisis

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has requested the Red Cross to provide aid to hostages in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, with international condemnation of Hamas's treatment of captives and worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Despite calls for a ceasefire and negotiations, tensions remain high, and Israel considers military options, while Hamas links hostage release to improving Gaza's conditions.

via CNN|
#ceasefire#gaza#hamas