International Rescue Committee
Coverage of International Rescue Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Immigrant advocates give next steps for Ohio Haitians after TPS termination
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, impacting tens of thousands in Ohio, including 30,000 in central Ohio. Advocates warn of dangerous conditions in Haiti and urge employers to find legal pathways for affected workers before July 1, 2026, when work permits expire.
- 'Pre-existing vulnerabilities: Venezuela already experiencing economic turmoil, displacement crisis'
Elinor Raikes of the International Rescue Committee highlights that Venezuela's earthquake crisis is exacerbated by economic collapse, displacement, and weak public services, leading to a prolonged humanitarian emergency. She emphasizes logistical challenges for aid agencies and the need for coordinated international and local efforts.
- Venezuelans search for survivors as death toll from twin earthquakes rises to 235
Two major earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela, killing at least 235 people and injuring 4,300. Rescue efforts faced challenges as survivors searched rubble for trapped individuals, while international aid and military support arrived. Aftershocks and structural collapses worsened conditions in La Guaira and surrounding areas.
- Can Europe help repair the invisible scars of war?
The article highlights the psychological damage caused by war in Ukraine and the need for mental health support, as emphasized by David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee. It also addresses the deliberate targeting of civilians in regions like Gaza, Sudan, and Congo, and questions whether Europe can replace U.S. humanitarian aid under Trump.
- WATCH: Inside rescue efforts after Venezuela earthquake
Rescue efforts are ongoing in Venezuela following a deadly earthquake. Ciarán Donnelly of the International Rescue Committee discusses the humanitarian response to the disaster.
- Iran war live: Trump claims Tehran deal ‘approved’, cancels new strikes
Trump claims a Tehran deal is 'approved' and cancels new strikes. The International Rescue Committee warns that people displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon are at 'breaking point'.
- Ebola outbreak may have been spreading since early January
The International Rescue Committee suggests the current Ebola outbreak in central Africa may have been spreading undetected since early January. Protests have emerged in Kenya over U.S. plans to treat affected Americans there.
- Ebola outbreak may have been spreading since early January
The International Rescue Committee suggests the current Ebola outbreak in central Africa may have been spreading undetected since early January. Protests have emerged over U.S. plans to treat Americans affected by the outbreak in Kenya.
- Ebola outbreak in Africa 'likely far worse' than official figures suggest, IRC warns
The International Rescue Committee warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is 'likely far worse' than official figures suggest.
- Ebola crisis could become worst on record
A US public health expert warns the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda could surpass the 2014 crisis, with over 900 suspected cases and 223 deaths reported. Stephanie Psaki attributes the crisis to reduced US-backed aid programs and detection failures, while the State Department defends its response strategy. The CDC has initiated airport screenings for travelers from affected regions.
- Ebola outbreak risks becoming ‘deadliest on record’: Aid group
The International Rescue Committee warns that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could become one of the deadliest on record if global health groups fail to prioritize containment. The outbreak is spreading faster than the response, with over 900 suspected cases reported in Congo and Uganda.
- Europe and US need ‘separate bedrooms’ but not divorce, says David Miliband
Former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband urges Europe to seek strategic autonomy from the US without severing the traditional alliance, warning against complete disengagement amid tensions under the Trump administration. He made the remarks at the Hay literary festival, emphasizing the risks of a 'divorce' between the two regions.
- UK needs ‘national consensus’ over rejoining EU, David Miliband says
David Miliband, former UK foreign secretary, argues the UK needs a 'national consensus' to rejoin the EU, advocating for a more robust reset of relations than currently planned. This follows revelations that the UK government proposed creating a single market for goods with the EU.
- Advocates warn about Iran war's impact on Sudan humanitarian crisis
Advocates are warning about the impact of the Iran war on Sudan's worsening humanitarian crisis. Bob Kitchen of the International Rescue Committee discusses these effects on CBS News 24/7 Mornings.