Press releases

Combination of wildfires and COVID-19 threaten tens of thousands of lives in Algeria and Tunisia

Combination of wildfires and COVID-19 threaten tens of thousands of lives in Algeria and Tunisia

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Somalia: Three million face starvation and disease, warns IFRC, as it calls for swift action

Somalia: Three million face starvation and disease, warns IFRC, as it calls for swift action

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Red Cross extends aid to Lebanon to respond to the severe economic crisis

Red Cross extends aid to Lebanon to respond to the severe economic crisis

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DRC volcano eruption: Red Cross steps up its response amid fears of a “multi-hazard” emergency

DRC volcano eruption: Red Cross steps up its response amid fears of a “multi-hazard” emergency

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People affected by La Soufrière’s eruption are in urgent need of hygiene items, water, and COVID-19 protection kits

People affected by La Soufrière’s eruption are in urgent need of hygiene items, water, and COVID-19 protection kits

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Myanmar: IFRC calls for greater protection of health workers and warns of a deepening humanitarian crisis

Myanmar: IFRC calls for greater protection of health workers and warns of a deepening humanitarian crisis

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IFRC announces expansion of disaster fund ahead of major climate summit

IFRC announces expansion of disaster fund ahead of major climate summit

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Indonesia: Medical crews help fearful earthquake survivors

Indonesia: Medical crews help fearful earthquake survivors

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Red Cross provides relief ahead of extreme winter season in Mongolia

Red Cross provides relief ahead of extreme winter season in Mongolia

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Pacific Islands: IFRC releases extra funds to support Cyclone Harold response in Vanuatu

Pacific Islands: IFRC releases extra funds to support Cyclone Harold response in Vanuatu

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Red Cross teams on high alert as Typhoon Lingling threatens five million in DPR Korea

Red Cross teams on high alert as Typhoon Lingling threatens five million in DPR Korea

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Red Cross assists storm-affected Hungarian villages with 67 million forints

Red Cross assists storm-affected Hungarian villages with 67 million forints

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