IFRC

Syria

7 November 2012

Winter adds to the ongoing crisis for over 3 million people

As the violence continues throughout Syria, thousands of people continue to flee their homes looking for a safer area inside the country and across the borders in neighbouring countries. 19 months on, the conflict has affected more than 3 million people who have taken shelter in public buildings and parks, or who have found a place to...
Appeal launched to assist Syrian Arab Red Crescent in its crisis response
11 July 2012

Appeal launched to assist Syrian Arab Red Crescent in its crisis response

Following 16 months of conflict, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal to support the vital ...
Unacceptable killing of a Red Crescent volunteer in Syria
24 June 2012

Unacceptable killing of a Red Crescent volunteer in Syria

Bashar al-Youssef, 23 years old, volunteer for the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, was shot while on first-aid duty. This is the fourth killing of this kind since September...

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