Reference :
V-F-CR-F-00850-A
Date :
11/2004
Title :
Surgeons save lives in conflict-torn Darfur
Duration :
00:04:27
Editor :
unknown
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Production company :
ICRC
ICRC producer :
none
Description :
The ICRC president was in Darfur to see the situation on the ground for himself. He met
government officials in Al Fashir, Kutum and Zalingy. His objective was to raise awareness and examine the overall humanitarian situation and challenges in Sudan, both immediate and in the future. ICRC fears a looming humanitarian disaster in Darfur because of anticipated food shortages next year. Since the president’s first visit in March, humanitarian access to Darfur has improved considerably. As a result, the ICRC has been able to carry out a major humanitarian operation, together with the Sudanese Red Crescent and its other Red Cross/Red Crescent partners. With nearly 2000 employees and a budget of 78 million dollars, with a planned expenditure of 112 million dollars next year, Sudan will be ICRC’s largest operation worldwide. The ICRC is providing relief and essential services to hundreds of thousands of residents and displaced people to preserve their lives and livelihoods.
English title :
Surgeons save lives in conflict-torn Darfur
Colour/B&W :
colour
Original material/format :
DVCam
Best material/format available :
DVCam