Red Cross volunteers were attacked by a crowd spreading misinformation about Ebola in Bunia, DR Congo. Rumors claimed the coffin was empty or the Red Cross sought money, leading to assaults with spades and machetes. This incident highlights a pattern of resistance to Ebola control measures fueled by false claims.
Red Cross volunteers were attacked by a crowd in the Democratic Republic of Congo who believed rumors that a coffin was empty and the Red Cross was involved in a money-making scheme. This incident is part of a series of attacks fueled by misinformation about Ebola, including claims that the virus doesn't exist or that health workers are harming patients.
Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo have been attacked by crowds fueled by misinformation about Ebola. Rumors that coffins are empty or that health workers are seeking money have led to assaults and interference with safe burial procedures, hindering outbreak control efforts.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow will uphold its obligations under international humanitarian law, regardless of circumstances. He made these remarks during talks in Moscow with International Red Cross Committee President Mirjana Spoljaric, where discussions included alleged violations of humanitarian law in Ukraine.
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Ihn Yohan, a former lawmaker and doctor with experience in public health and North Korean medical aid, has been appointed chief of the Korean Red Cross. He will serve a three-year term pending presidential approval.
The Red Cross warns the Ebola epidemic in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may last another year. Operations manager Bruno Michon stated the peak is likely ahead, citing difficulties in tracking the spread of the Bundibugyo strain, which has killed 192 people. Medical teams face mistrust and attacks, hindering efforts to build trust and conduct testing.
The International Committee of the Red Cross warns of an increasing risk that thousands of Palestinians buried under Gaza's rubble may never be identified. Recovery efforts are slow due to a lack of heavy machinery, with many victims yet to be retrieved, complicating identification by DNA and forensic experts.
MassPay and Coinbase have partnered to offer stablecoin cross-border payouts, connecting MassPay's global network with Coinbase's crypto infrastructure. The collaboration aims to reduce costs and settlement times for international payments.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accuses Iran of leveraging Lebanon in negotiations with the US.
Israel's Supreme Court unanimously rejected a government policy banning ICRC visits to Palestinian detainees, ruling it contravened Israeli and international law. The ban, imposed after the October 2023 Hamas attack, prevented access for nearly three years.
The Israeli Supreme Court has overturned a ban preventing the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from visiting Palestinian prisoners. The court found the government lacked sufficient legal grounds for the blanket prohibition, imposed after the October 7th Hamas attack. The ICRC welcomed the decision, emphasizing its commitment to international humanitarian law.
The Israeli Supreme Court overturned a ban on Red Cross visits to Palestinian detainees, citing insufficient legal grounds. The ICRC welcomed the decision, while Palestinian officials stressed the need for immediate implementation and improved protection for prisoners.
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Parents of a child killed in a Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk refused to speak with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). A rescuer, however, provided details of the incident.
At least 19 killed, 58 wounded in Israeli attacks in Lebanon; mass displacement orders issued as violence escalates despite pending US-mediated talks.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has updated its Ebola death toll to 204 from 867 suspected cases. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international emergency, and the African Union's health agency warns 10 other African countries are at risk.
剛果民主共和國官員將伊波拉疫情死亡人數更新至204人，疑似病例達867例。烏干達證實新增3起伊波拉確診病例，累計確診5起，其中1人死亡。非洲疾病管制暨預防中心表示，有10個國家面臨風險。
Three Red Cross volunteers have died from suspected Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, likely contracted while managing dead bodies in the Ituri region. The outbreak, involving a rare species of Ebola, has caused over 170 suspected deaths and 750 cases.
Analysis by the British Red Cross estimates 550-1,360 children monthly are separated from families due to UK's refugee reunion suspension since Sept. A High Court challenge is underway.
India marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a decisive response to Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism following the deadly Pahalgam attack. The Ministry of External Affairs stated the world recognized the attack and India's right to self-defense. The operation successfully targeted terror launchpads, demonstrating India's commitment to combating terrorism.
Green leader also apologised for misrepresenting his work with the Red Cross, and defended party policy on drugsLabour has criticised Zack Polanski for saying he was concerned about how the suspect in the Golders Green stabbings was treated when he was arrested by the police.Referring to what Polanski said about this in his Today interview this morning (see 9.33am), a Labour party spokesperson said:Our brave police ran towards a suspected terrorist and tackled him while he was still carrying a knife and before they could handcuff him.The fact that Zack Polanski is still sympathising with this individual is utterly astounding. For the Green party leader to be litigating the case for the defence against the police shows whose side he is truly on.The latest unemployment figures for February showed a fall, interest rates were expected to come down, the markets were pricing in a couple of cuts during the course of the year.The truth is, with the effect of the Iran war, we can’t count on any of that at the moment. There is likely to be an effect on prices, which feeds through from energy costs, and there may well be labour market implications. Continue reading...
