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News Colombia: Two soldiers freed by ELN 22-4-2008 News release 3-4-2008 News release Section ICRC operations in the Americas A country-by-country overview of the ICRC’s work to provide neutral and independent assistance and protection for victims of conflict.
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Its main operation in the region is in Colombia. Elsewhere, it visits detainees and tries to help families who are desperate to know the fate of relatives missing because of conflict. As a strictly neutral intermediary, the ICRC maintains contacts with governments, regional organisations and opposition groups. The country and region names used herein are intended to facilitate reference and have no political significance.  Key document2-4-2008 ICRC action to protect and assist the victims of armed conflict in ColombiaIn her preface to the 2007 Annual Report on ICRC's activities in Colombia, head of delegation Barbara Hintermann gives an overview of the organization's action in favour of victims of the internal armed conflict and evokes the suffering endured by civilians forced to abandon their homes. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Colombia) Includes Photo 31-1-2007 Participation in international humanitarian law treaties and their
national implementation: achievements and activities in the AmericasThis report outlines the main developments concerning the national implementation of international humanitarian law in the Americas during 2006. (ICRC Activities\Humanitarian diplomacy\Other organizations) Report Includes PDF Annual Report24-5-2007 ICRC Annual Report 2006: Europe and the Americas: Introduction(Info resources\Annual Report\2006) Annual Report Includes Map, PDF Annual Report Includes Map, PDF Feature9-5-2008 Colombia/Panama: a Red Cross message crosses the Darién forestLiris Copete and her mother Roquelina Córdoba had to flee Colombia and take refuge in Punusa, in the Panamanian province of Darién, on account of constant clashes in the area where they lived. In 2004, they again had to move in search of safety. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Panama) Feature Includes Photo 21-5-2007 Colombia: the civilian population is still suffering the consequences of the armed conflictThe 40 years of armed conflict is still taking its toll on the civilian population in Colombia. In April and May of 2007, the International Red Cross Committee delegation provided 106 tonnes of food and other basic necessities to meet the most pressing needs of over 6,000 people forced to flee their homes by the armed conflict. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Colombia) Feature 2-3-2007 Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru: institutional priorities for 2007In this article, Christoph Martin, ICRC delegate for Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, outlines the main priorities of the ICRC in the region. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Peru) Feature Includes Photo 11-8-2005 War games: virtual warfare training for the military To achieve their objectives, members of the armed forces must learn to take the right decisions in combat. But these decisions have an impact on people’s lives and their dignity, affecting both combatants and non-combatants. The Salvadorian army has developed a computer simulation system that helps train officers to take decisions that comply with international humanitarian law. (ICRC Activities\Promoting IHL\Armed forces and police) Feature ICRC Publication25-1-2008 Participation of American States in IHL treaties and their national implementation – 2007 ReportThis document summarizes the major developments that took place during 2007 regarding the national implementation of international humanitarian law in the Americas. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\Humanitarian law) ICRC Publication Includes PDF International Review of the Red Cross30-6-2006 Reflections on international humanitarian law and transitional justice: lessons to be learnt from the Latin American experienceThis article seeks to determine the influence of international humanitarian law on the transitional justice process. The author examines the specific experience of certain Latin American states that have been deeply affected by serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. (Info resources\International Review\2006 - No. 862) International Review of the Red Cross Includes PDF Interview3-4-2008 Colombia: ICRC stands ready to facilitate humanitarian visits to hostagesThere are growing media reports about the deteriorating health of Ingrid Betancourt and a possible humanitarian mission to visit her and other hostages held by the Colombian armed group, FARC. The ICRC's head of operations for Latin America, Maria Dos Anjos Gussing, talks about a possible role for the ICRC in such an action should all parties agree. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Colombia) Interview Includes Photo 29-2-2008 Colombia: the ICRC's role in the latest release of hostagesFollowing the latest release of four hostages held by the FARC in Colombia, Maria Dos Anjos Gussing, the ICRC's head of operations for Latin America and the Caribbean, talks about the organization's role in the recent operation. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Colombia) Interview Includes Photo 18-1-2008 Colombia: how the ICRC helped in the release of Clara and ConsueloThe freeing of the two women hostages highlighted the ICRC's work in the long conflict in Colombia, which has created millions of victims. Barbara Hintermann, head of the ICRC delegation in Bogota, gives the background to the release operation and to broader aspects of ICRC concern. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Colombia) Interview Includes Photo 13-12-2007 Colombia: improving displaced people's access to education, work and housingInterview with Christina Oberli, economic security project coordinator for the ICRC's delegation in Colombia. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Colombia) Interview Includes Photo 18-11-2007 Chile: an ICRC surgeon shares his experience with doctors going on peacekeeping missionsMexican doctor Víctor Uranga was one of the ICRC specialists leading the recent war surgery seminar run by the Chilean defence headquarters and ministry of defence. The aims of the seminar were to update military doctors going on UN peacekeeping missions and to share with them the experience acquired by ICRC surgeons. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Chile) Interview Includes Photo 28-9-2007 Haiti: restoring human dignityCedric Piralla, returning after a two-and-a-half-year assignment as head of delegation in Haiti, talks about the special role played by the ICRC in a country beset by chronic violence and poverty. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Haiti) Interview Includes Photo 3-1-2007 Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador - Activities of the Lima regional delegationThe ICRC's delegation in Lima, Peru, opened in 1984 and became a regional delegation in 2003. Today the delegation, which covers Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, is mainly involved in prevention work. Below, Philippe Gaillard, who has recently completed a four-year assignment as head of the Lima delegation, answers some questions about the ICRC's concerns and the role played by the organization in this part of the world. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Peru) Interview Includes Photo Official Statement2-2-2006 American States: protection of persons in situations of internal disturbances and tensions Address by the ICRC at the special meeting of the Committee on Juridical and Political Affairs of the Organization of American States on current issues in international humanitarian law, Washington, D.C., 2 February 2006 (ICRC Activities\Humanitarian diplomacy\Other organizations) Official Statement Operational update11-3-2008 Colombia: ICRC activities from January to December 2007An overview of the ICRC’s humanitarian activities in Colombia in 2007. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Colombia) Operational update 1-2-2008 Haiti: ICRC activities from January to December 2007Round-up of ICRC field activities, including visits to people deprived of their freedom, health care, water and habitat, promotion of international humanitarian law and support for the Haitian National Red Cross Society. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Haiti) Operational update 10-12-2007 US detention related to the events of 11 September 2001 and its aftermath – the role of the ICRCThis document explains the purpose of the ICRC visits to US places of detention in Bagram BTIF (Afghanistan), Guantanamo Bay (Cuba) and Charleston, South Carolina (USA) and its procedures. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Operational update  |
