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Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent calls for immediate release
of Iraqi Red Crescent staff abducted in Baghdad 17 December 2006 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all persons abducted this morning from one of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society offices in Baghdad. As a member society of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , the Iraqi Red Crescent Society has the full support of its Federation. Their offices are clearly identified by the Red Crescent emblem. The Iraqi Red Crescent Society is providing essential help for all Iraqis and is acting according to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Under these difficult circumstances, the International Federation is expressing it s solidarity to all Iraqi Red Crescent Society volunteers and staff who are entitled to full protection under international humanitarian law and should be respected by all parties involved in Iraq. Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross For further information, or to set up interviews, please contact: Media Service Duty Phone Tel: + 41 79 416 38 81 The Geneva-based International Federation promotes the humanitarian activities of 185 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies among vulnerable people. By coordinating international disaster relief and encouraging development support, it seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering. The Federation, National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together, constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. © International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
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