Iraqis outside theRed Cross hospital in Baghdad (AP)
Red Cross Will Thin Staff in Iraq, Cites Danger to Aid Workers Story aired: Tuesday, August 26, 2003
The International Red Cross has announced plans to reduce its number of workers in Iraq, citing security concerns in the country and the inability of U.S. forces to ensure it.
The ICRC's delegate general for the Middle East and North Africa Balthasar Staehelin speaks to Here & Now from Geneva.
Guests:
Balthasar Staehelin, ICRC's delegate general for the Middle East and North Africa