News stories from the Middle East and North Africa

15 May 2013

Refugee Project supports vulnerable groups inside Syria

The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), in cooperation with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNCHR) and the Danish Red Cross, is supporting a project to provide a range of services, including child protection and psychosocial support.
IFRC President Konoé in talks with Iranian Vice-President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi in Tehran
23 April 2013

IFRC President Konoé in talks with Iranian Vice-President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi in Tehran

The President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) today met Iran's Vice President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi for an official ...
IFRC President reiterates support for Red Crescent Society during official visit to Tehran
21 April 2013

IFRC President reiterates support for Red Crescent Society during official visit to Tehran

The presidents of the IFRC and Iranian Red Crescent met to launch the 8th MENA conference.
Qatar Red Crescent Society establishes psychological services centre for Syrian refugees
17 April 2013

Qatar Red Crescent Society establishes psychological services centre for Syrian refugees

The Qatar Red Crescent Society has launched a psychosocial support centre in cooperation with the Jordan National Red Crescent Society
Massive earthquake strikes in south east Iran
16 April 2013

Massive earthquake strikes in south east Iran

View Larger Map At 11.44 GMT a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck in southeast Iran, on the border with Pakistan. The USGS said the quake was at a depth of 82km. Reports...
Rescue teams deployed to areas affected by 6.3 magnitude earthquake
9 April 2013

Rescue teams deployed to areas affected by 6.3 magnitude earthquake

Updated: 10 April, 2013: 10am. A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck south-west Iran, 96km (60 miles) from the port city of Bushehr on Tuesday, 9 April at 4.22pm...
Cash programme launched in Jordan to support Syrian families
8 April 2013

Cash programme launched in Jordan to support Syrian families

Mohammed and his six children have recently arrived to Ajloun governorate 76km northwest of Amman, Jordan. The 33-year-old Syrian escaped the harsh winter in Zaatari...
Prevention, cure and support in Syria’s health centres
12 March 2013

Prevention, cure and support in Syria’s health centres

After two years of fighting, health care is becoming a critical issue for Syrians.
Syrian Arab Red Crescent aid reaches northern Syria
25 February 2013

Syrian Arab Red Crescent aid reaches northern Syria

On 7 February the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) successfully sent a convoy of relief supplies to Aleppo and Menbej.
IFRC president Konoé to praise professionalism and growing international role of Magen David Adom
22 February 2013

IFRC president Konoé to praise professionalism and growing international role of Magen David Adom

The President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Tadateru Konoé, paid a one-day visit to Magen David Adom in Israel (MDA),...
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