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Jun 2022
11m 59s

Left behind: reparations and assistance ...

ICRC LAW AND POLICY
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As people continue to go missing in all regions of the world, thousands of families are left behind. They do not know whether their loved ones are alive or dead, and go through phases of ambiguous loss during their search. Aggravating this emotional turmoil, family members also often face economic hardship, especially if the missing person was the main bread ... Show More
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