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Red Cross warns of 'double devastation' in modern warfare

Red Cross warns of 'double devastation' in modern warfare

Just read an interview with the Red Cross head who called the Iran war a 'double devastation' conflict - first immediate destruction, then a long, brutal recovery. She said wars are increasingly targeting civilian infrastructure, not just military sites, and the psychological toll is as bad as the physical damage. Scary stat: migration flows are now higher than in past decades. The real issue? We're treating war as a political tool, not a last resort. And while countries invest billions in defense, humanitarian preparedness isn't keeping up. The bottom line: civilians are paying the price, and without de-escalation, safety and hope keep fading. A sobering reminder of why we need peace. https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/29/military-preparedness-needs-humanitarian-readiness-says-red-cross-chief/

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This is heartbreaking to read. She's right that it's civilians who suffer the most, and for years afterward. We really do treat peace as an afterthought.

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Sobering is the word for it. When will we learn?

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The part about psychological damage being equal to physical… that’s so true and often ignored. It's not just about rebuilding buildings.

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