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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.

 
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Iraq

"Does anyone care?": Testimonies of the displaced in Iraq

Voices from the Field 10 Oct 2014
 
Iraq - IDP fleeing violence in northern Iraq
Iraq

Populations displaced by violence left isolated and deprived of assistance

Project Update 10 Oct 2014
 
Iraq - IDP fleeing violence in northern Iraq
Photo Story

Fleeing Violence in Northern Iraq

9 Oct 2014
Photo Story
 
Migrants, asylum seekers and refugees mainly from Eritrea and Gambia land a few hours after being rescued from the sea.
Italy

Italy and the EU must not abandon refugees at sea

Press Release 1 Oct 2014
 
South Sudan

In Bentiu camp, floodwaters recede but tension remains

Voices from the Field 26 Sep 2014
 
Journal article

Mortality Rates above Emergency Threshold in Population Affected by Conflict in North Kivu

18 Sep 2014
Journal article
 
Maternity unit in Domeez Camp, Iraq
Iraq

Safe births for Syrian refugees in Domeez

Project Update 18 Sep 2014
 
Maternity unit in Domeez Camp, Iraq
Photo Story

MSF's new maternity unit in Domeez camp, Iraq

18 Sep 2014
Photo Story
 
Bentiu South Sudan - Floods inside the UN Internally Displaced People's camp
South Sudan

Dire conditions and growing tensions in Bentiu, South Sudan

Voices from the Field 11 Sep 2014
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