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Earthquake hits Italy again

Rescuers in northern Italy are continuing to comb through the rubble for more survivors after a strong earthquake killed at least 16 people. About 350 people were injured after the magnitude 5.8 quake hit the Emilia Romagna region - the second deadly tremor in just over a week.

European Commission and EU Member States to Safeguard Migrants' Family Life

On the International Day of Families, the Red Cross / EU Office, calls on the European Commission and European Union Member States to guarantee the effective right to family life for all migrants entitled to family reunification, and to beneficiaries of international protection.

Sahel Food Crisis

With malnutrition levels chronically high - in some cases above the 15 per cent emergency levels - the erratic rainfall, drought and damage to crops have taken vulnerable populations beyond their capacity to cope. Read more about the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement response.

Media enquiries

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Second Earthquake hits Italy

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Earthquake hits Italy Finale Emilia

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EU to Safeguard Migrants Family Life

European Commission and EU Member States to Safeguard Migrants’ Family Life ...

Sahel Food Crisis

Building on National Societies presence and experience With malnutrition levels chronically high, the erratic rainfall, drought and damage to crops have taken vulnerable populations beyond their capacity to cope. There are a number of National Societies working in the region, who have worked there for several years and have extensive experience of food security, nutrition and health pr...