ILEA000662374: ICRC staffer Okimoto recounts his work in strife-torn lands

CHINA-BEIJING-ICRC REGIONAL SPOKESPERSON-INTERVIEW (CN)

(231128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Najum Iqbal, head of Communications with the Regional Delegation for East Asia of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), speaks during an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 27, 2023. Chinese media has played an important role in promoting the development of international humanitarian cause and the implementation of humanitarian laws, said Najum Iqbal. TO GO WITH "Interview: ICRC regional spokesperson hails role of Chinese media in promoting int'l humanitarian cause" (Xinhua/Li Xin)

China is increasingly playing active role in global humanitarian assistance: ICRC official

STORY: China is increasingly playing active role in global humanitarian assistance: ICRC official SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJUM IQBAL, Head of communications, ICRC's Regional Delegation for East Asia STORYLINE: An official from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said that China is increasingly playing an active role in global humanitarian assistance. Najum Iqbal, head of communications of ICRC's Regional Delegation for East Asia, made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJUM IQBAL, Head of communications, ICRC's Regional Delegation for East Asia "I think China has definitely an important global role to play as one of the important actors in the global stage. And more so, since we have observed that China is increasingly playing an active role in global humanitarian assistance and global confrontations as well, trying to play a role of

Israel reaffirms "no cease-fire in Gaza without release of hostages" as Palestinians desperate for aid

STORY: Israel reaffirms "no cease-fire in Gaza without release of hostages" as Palestinians desperate for aid SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Ramallah/Cairo/Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a hospital in Gaza 2. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 3. STANDUP 2 (English): LI RUI, Xinhua correspondent in Cairo 4. various of photos of hostages outside Israel's Ministry of Defense 5. STANDUP 3 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "A convoy of five trucks and two vehicles belonging to the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) was targeted by Israeli airstrikes while carrying lifesaving medical supplies for healthcare facilities yesterday (Nov. 7). Two trucks were damaged and a driver slightly wounded before the convoy alerted their route to Al-Shifa Hospital where it delivered its supplies. The ICRC announced th

(CIIE) CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-GUEST COUNTRIES OF HONOR (CN)

(231106) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor (R) talks with staff members at the booth of Kazakhstan at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. The 6th China International Import Expo is held here from Nov. 5 to 10, with Honduras, Serbia, Vietnam, South Africa and Kazakhstan as its five guest countries of honor. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

ICRC looks forward to deepening cooperation with China: ICRC vice president

STORY: ICRC looks forward to deepening cooperation with China: ICRC vice president SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GILLES CARBONNIER, Vice president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) STORYLINE: The vice president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said that the ICRC is looking forward to deepening the cooperation with China. Gilles Carbonnier made the remarks during the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which concluded on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (English): GILLES CARBONNIER, Vice president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) "We have already, over the years, developed many areas of cooperation on humanitarian issues, and especially around international humanitarian law. And the bedrock of international humanitarian law is the Geneva Conventions. Next year, we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of

BRI contributes to global humanitarian work: ICRC president

STORY: BRI contributes to global humanitarian work: ICRC president DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MIRJANA SPOLJARIC, ICRC president 2. Various of ICRC STORYLINE: The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) contributes to global humanitarian work as it helps improve local infrastructure and supports the provision of essential services in more than 60 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE (English): MIRJANA SPOLJARIC, ICRC president "The Belt and Road Initiative is a development initiative. The Belt and Road Initiative can become complementary in the future and how we can inform your side to the human humanitarian needs of the people affected by conflict, and how they can be best served in the future and how they can be served in the future in a sustainable manner. Because we of course, also wanted our humanitarian interventions to have a sustainable im

Multinational military exercise kicks off in Egypt

STORY: Multinational military exercise kicks off in Egypt DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bright Star military exercise (courtesy of Egyptian army) STORYLINE: A multinational military drill kicked off in Egypt with the participation of 8,000 troops and observers from 34 countries, the Egyptian Armed Forces said on Friday. In a statement, the Egyptian Armed Forces said the drills, dubbed the Bright Star, will be held at the combat training fields of Mohamed Naguib Military Base and a number of naval and air bases in Egypt. Moreover, members of the civil police and a number of legal experts from the International Committee of the Red Cross will also participate in the activities, the statement said. The joint military exercise will run until Sept. 14, according to the statement. The commanders of the participating countries' forces inspected an exhibition of weapons and equipment involved in the training, expressing their conte

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-ICRC-PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT

(230819) -- YAOUNDE, Aug. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Emerance Vanessa Mbia, a clinical psychologist with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Gance, Far North region, Cameroon, Aug. 8, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: ICRC's psychological support soothes hearts in troubled Cameroon's Far North region" (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

Yemen prisoner swap enters 2nd day as Houthi group releases Saudi prisoners

STORY: Yemen prisoner swap enters 2nd day as Houthi group releases Saudi prisoners DATELINE: April 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a plane landing at Sanaa airport carrying released prisoners on board 2. various of people welcoming released prisoners at the airport 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): FARID AL-HAMIDI, Spokesman for ICRC in Yemen 4. various of people welcoming released prisoners at the airport STORYLINE: Hundreds of Yemeni war prisoners, including Saudis, were freed on Saturday from Sanaa airport as part of a prisoner exchange facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This marked the second day of flights between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group, involving nearly 900 detainees from both sides, amid ongoing peace talks aimed at ending Yemen's eight-year-old war. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): FARID AL-HAMIDI, Spokesman for ICRC in Yemen "Today, detainees are being transferred between Saudi Arabia and Yemen using multiple airport

ICRC to boost cooperation with China on humanitarian aid

STORY: ICRC to boost cooperation with China on humanitarian aid DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in areas affected by multiple crises 2. various of China Aid 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ROBERT MARDINI, Director-general of ICRC 4. various of ICRC in Ukraine STORYLINE: With the world currently facing multiple crises including climate change, armed conflicts and COVID-19, a senior official of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on the international community to step up humanitarian aid. Robert Mardini, director-general of the ICRC, also spoke positively of China's role in promoting international humanitarian law, and the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. SOUNDBITE (English): ROBERT MARDINI, Director-general of ICRC "Well unfortunately, the world is not in a good place. So clearly, Ukraine is our largest operation this year. But at the same time, there are today more t

ICRC staffer Okimoto recounts his work in strife-torn lands

TOKYO, Japan - Keiichiro Okimoto, one of only three Japanese staff members of the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross, talks about his work in strife-torn countries in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2009. (Kyodo)

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