Pierre Krahenbuhl
Pierre Krahenbuhl is a Swiss humanitarian leader known for his role as the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). With a strong background in international law and humanitarian affairs, Krahenbuhl has dedicated his career to addressing crises in conflict zones and advocating for the protection of human rights. His leadership at the ICRC has been marked by a commitment to providing aid and support to those affected by war and disaster, emphasizing the importance of humanitarian principles in the face of escalating violence. Recently, he highlighted the dire situation in Gaza amidst renewed conflict, calling attention to the suffering and urgent needs of the civilian population.
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Pierre Krähenbühl emphasized that the ICRC's visits to Palestinian detainees do not pose a security threat to Israel.
«الصليب الأحمر»: زياراتنا للمعتقلين لا تهدد أمن إسرائيل
United Arab Emirates· 2025-11-01Pierre Krähenbühl is the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, highlighting the increase in the number of missing persons due to conflicts and migration.
«الصليب الأحمر» يسجل زيادة كبيرة في عدد المفقودين عالمياًUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-30Pierre Krähenbühl is the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross and expresses concern about the future of humanity due to the situation in Gaza.
News zu Nahost: Israel weitet Militäreinsatz im Gazastreifen aus - Politik
Germany· 2025-07-21
Pierre Krähenbühl is the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
News zu Nahost: UN-Organisationen erheben schwere Vorwürfe gegen Israel - PolitikGermany· 2025-07-21Pierre Krähenbühl is currently in Berlin advocating for support for humanitarian aid as the General Director of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
„Wenn Gaza die Zukunft des Krieges ist, dann habe ich Angst um die Zukunft der Menschheit“ - PolitikGermany· 2025-07-21Pierre Krähenbühl expresses concern for the future of humanity in relation to the situation in Gaza.
News zu Nahost: UN-Organisation wirft Israel Beschuss von Hilfesuchenden vor - PolitikGermany· 2025-07-21Pierre Krähenbühl is the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross and expresses concern about the future of humanity in relation to the war in Gaza.
News zu Nahost: Tote bei Verteilung von Hilfsgütern im Gazastreifen - PolitikGermany· 2025-07-20Pierre Krähenbühl, the number two of the International Committee of the Red Cross, calls on states to take action regarding international humanitarian law.
« Le droit international humanitaire est à l’agonie »
France· 2025-07-09Pierre Krähenbühl, the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, called for immediate government action to stop the atrocities in Gaza.
106 قتلى و367 مصاباً إثر قصف إسرائيلي على غزةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-05-08Pierre Krähenbühl, the director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross, warns of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
الجوع الذي "يقهر" في قطاع غزة
Iraq· 2025-04-29
Pierre Krahenbuhl, the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, stated that a 'new hell' has been unleashed in Gaza with the renewed war in the region.
«الصليب الأحمر»: شرارة جحيم جديد أُطلقت في غزة مع تجدّد الحربUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-04-28