The International Committee for the Red Cross says it has trained and equipped more than 70 Taliban members as part of a program it initiated to deal with injuries sustained in battle, reports the Telegraph, a British newspaper.
The nonprofit organization, which says it remains neutral in global conflicts, also said it has provided first-aid training and kits to civilians living in conflict areas, Afghan security-forces personnel, taxi drivers used to transport the wounded, and the charity’s own staff members.
3 Responses to International Red Cross Trains Taliban and Others in First Aid
ppcllc - May 27, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Neutral, Hell. The Red Cross officially recognizes the Red Crescent, Red Lion and other Muslim emblems, but rejected Israel’s Magen David. It’s as neutral as the despicable United Nations.
cassandratoday - May 27, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Actually, ppclic, that hasn’t been true for about four years now — since 22 June 2006, to be precise. This is the announcement in the 2006 annual report of the ICRC:”On 22 June 2006, both Magen David Adom and the Palestine Red Crescent Society were formally recognized by the ICRC and admitted to the Movement.” (http://www.icrc.org/Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/738E75/$FILE/icrc_ar_06_israel.pdf)It’s time to let go of that one.
ppcllc - May 27, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Actually, cassandra, what I stated is in fact still true. While the organization itself was admitted, it’s use of its symbol, a red Jewish star, is prohibited, despite the fact that Muslim sybols are permitted. Now YOU can let go of your bias.