Central African Republic: Continuing deep concern for civilians
The widespread absence of security, caused by the conflict, and rising crime are exacerbating an already disastrous situation for thousands of people. The ICRC and the Central African Red Cross Society are continuing to respond to the most urgent needs.
Congolese warlord convicted of war crimes at International Court
The trial has been seen as a test of the ability of prosecutors at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, which had handed down only one conviction and one acquittal in 12 years, to bring solid cases
International court convicts Congolese warlord Katanga of war crimes
Reading the verdict, only the second conviction in the International Criminal Court's 11-year history, presiding judge Bruno Cotte said that without Katanga's aid in procuring firearms, the attack would not have been as bloody
Innovation: New Rwanda site a pilot for refugee camp planning and design
UNHCR is moving 9,000 refugees from a crowded transit centre to the new Mugombwa camp, Rwanda's fifth, built on government-allocated land.
International Women's Day: Raped girl's education dreams go up in smoke
UNHCR puts a priority on spreading awareness about sexual and gender-based violence and at preventing a scourge that affects millions around the world.
Congo warlord verdict a test for flagging international court
The court, launched in 2002 to try crimes against humanity, has handed down only two verdicts so far - a conviction and an acquittal -- while at least five cases have collapsed for lack of sufficient evidence before or during trial proceedings
Women's Day Already Underway in Monrovia
Female-focused events are erupting around March 8. African women are digging into land rights, safety activists are planning another Million Women Rise march in London and the Twitter hashtag #IWD2014 is booming.