In this connection. the ICRC convened a diplomatic conference. that lasted from 197477. that produced two protocols extending the nature and degree of protection for victims of noninternational conflicts. such as civil wars. During World War II. the ICRC visited thousands of POWs. and its Tracing Agency helped to reunite many families. More recently. in Cyprus. the ICRC has protected Greek Cypriots in the Turkish area of occupation. in Latin America the ICRC has visited no less than 5.000 political detainees. in Lebanon the ICRC has been the only organization capable of neutral mediation between the opposing factions. and in Africa the ICRC has intervened in behalf of the many refugees uprooted by international and civil wars. Currently. in Southeast Asia. the ICRC. in cooperation with the League of Red Cross Societies and U.N. agencies. is organizing a major program of famine and medical relief for refugees from Cambodia and Vietnam. As Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee overseeing the effectiveness of the U.S. Governments contribution to the ICRC.
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