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Refugees in Bosnia

Refugees, IDPs and people on the move

Nearly 90 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced at the end of 2021, and over 100 million people are estimated to be displaced in 2022, according to UNHCR.

The number of people who have been forcibly displaced is now more than double the number 10 years ago, and the most since World War II. There are many reasons for flight, including war, persecution, conflict, natural disaster, destitution and repression.

With health and well-being jeopardized, the lives of the most vulnerable can be at risk. The majority are internally displaced people (IDPs), meaning they haven't crossed a border and have stayed within their country.

MSF teams work alongside people on the move at their points of arrival or during the treacherous journeys they undertake, inside and outside their countries.

 
Greece

Greek authorities’ inaction turns into abuse of refugees in Kos

Project Update 12 Aug 2015
 
Photo Story

Rescue in the Mediterranean sea

10 Aug 2015
Photo Story
 
Myanmar

MSF assisting thousands as worst flooding in decades hits parts of the country

Project Update 4 Aug 2015
 
Iraq

One year after fleeing violence, families in northern Iraq still live in uncertainty

Voices from the Field 3 Aug 2015
 
South Sudan

Health risks increasing for people in Bentiu Protection of Civilian Camp

Voices from the Field 3 Aug 2015
 
Tanzania

130,000 refugees vaccinated against cholera in the overcrowded Nyarugusu camp

Press Release 30 Jul 2015
 
Yemen

War Crimes and Severe Shortages

Opinion 29 Jul 2015
 
South Sudan

MSF calls for urgent humanitarian access to Upper Nile state

Press Release 23 Jul 2015
 
Nigeria

“Our team is working all the time, because IDPs arrive every week.”

Voices from the Field 23 Jul 2015
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