Event: 1949 Geneva Conventions

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Europe could learn a lot from poor nations welcoming refugees

As the World Humanitarian Summit is held in Istanbul, Oxfam Ireland CEO Jim Clarken says Europe could learn a lot from Tanzania’s solidarity with and generosity towards refugees

Tue, 24 May, 2016

Collection of reports shows Saddam's brutality

US intelligence agencies did not anticipate they would know in advance about any successful coup against Saddam Hussein, according to documents analysing the situation in Iraq over the past 25 years.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2005

Red Cross visits Iraqi prisoners of war

THE International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said yesterday it had begun visiting Iraqi prisoners of war held by US-led forces near the southern town of Umm Qasr.

Tue, 01 Apr, 2003