Officials warn of Syrian civil war, 7 killedSecurity forces killed at least seven people in fighting across Syria on Tuesday, activists said, in a 14-month-old revolt that the Red Cross and Arab League warned was becoming a civil war. Across Syria, clashes between state forces and r More… |
Syria crisis likely to worsen: Red CrossThe humanitarian situation in Syria is likely get worse, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Monday, underlining the need for 'urgent measures' to ease the effects of a year of bloodshed. Jakob Kellenbe More… |
Red Cross hopes to enter Homs as Syria boilsThe Red Cross hoped to deliver vital aid to the Syrian city of Homs on Sunday but troops were still stopping it getting through despite government permission 'We have the green light, we hope to enter, we hope today is the day,' sa More… |
Syrian forces pound Homs, tanks deploy in eastSyrian forces renewed their bombardment of parts of the shattered city of Homs and for a second day blocked Red Cross aid meant for civilians stranded without food and fuel in the former rebel stronghold, activists and aid workers said.   More… |
Australian Meat to host charity barbequeMeat & Livestock Australia - Mena (Australian Meat) will organise an Australian barbeque and entertainment programmes event in association with UAE Red Cross in Dubai next week. The free event, for the local community, will be held at More… |
Australian Meat to host charity barbequeMeat & Livestock Australia - Mena (Australian Meat) will organise an Australian barbeque and entertainment programmes event in association with UAE Red Cross in Dubai next week. The free event, for the local community, will be held at More… |
Red Cross inside Gaddafi town amid bombingAid workers from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) brought medical supplies into Muammar Gaddafi's besieged hometown of Sirte on Saturday as fears grew that a humanitarian disaster may unfold inside. Civilians have be More… |
Red Cross visits Syrian jail; raids near TurkeySyria has opened its main prison in Damascus to the Red Cross, the organisation said, a move that could help reveal the fate of some of the thousands detained since the start of a five-month uprising. The announcement came on Monday as for More… |
Uganda landslides kill 23, toll seen risingLandslides in eastern Uganda killed at least 23 people and more victims were believed to be buried under mounds of mud, the Uganda Red Cross said on Monday. The landslides occurred in the early hours of Monday after unseasonably heavy rain More… |
Adnif backs UAE Red CrescentAbu Dhabi National Islamic Finance (Adnif), the Islamic banking arm of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), has donated Dh1,5 million ($408,000) to the UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) to support people with special needs. The donation w More… |








