The ICRC has been in Yemen since 1962 and has a permanent presence in several governorates. Since the outbreak of the armed conflict in Yemen in 2015, the ICRC has been assisting those affected by it by providing clean water, health care and other relief.

Jan 25, 2025 · We hope that today’s release will lead to many more moments like this” said Christine Cipolla, the ICRC's head of delegation in Yemen. In line with its standard working procedures, the ICRC conducted private pre-departure interviews with the detainees to confirm their identity, inform their families of their imminent release and to offer ...

Apr 17, 2023 · At the request of the parties involved in the fighting in Yemen, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated mid-April 2023 the release and transfer of 973 people detained in relation to the conflict.

Apr 16, 2023 · The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) successfully facilitated the simultaneous release of nearly 900 detainees who were held in relation to the conflict in Yemen, marking a moment of joy and hope in a region devastated by violence.

Nov 29, 2022 · For the past 60 years, the ICRC has been present in Yemen. Today, the current conflict in Yemen has raged for more than seven years and follows a decade of localized fighting. The result is an almost immeasurable humanitarian crisis throughout the country.

May 27, 2024 · Geneva/Sanaa (ICRC) – The unilateral release of 113 detainees took place in Sana’a today. The release was supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) following a request from the National Committee for Prisoners Affairs.

Jan 25, 2025 · The Houthis in Yemen have unilaterally released 153 prisoners of war to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the non-governmental organisation and the rebel group confirmed.

Mar 10, 2022 · ICRC IN Yemen: Facts and Figures: The ICRC provided various forms of relief support to more than 1,603,605 people in 2021. 5 million people benefited from the ICRC’s WatHab activities in different parts of the country.

Jan 25, 2025 · Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unilaterally released 153 war detainees. That's according to a statement Saturday from the International Committee of the Red Cross. The Houthis had signaled Friday night they planned a release of prisoners, part of their efforts to ease tensions after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.

Dec 29, 2022 · Sana’a (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is marking its 60-year anniversary in Yemen and remains committed to engaging constructively with state and non-state actors to facilitate much-needed impartial humanitarian action in Yemen.