As South Sudan enters independence, the long-standing humanitarian emergency continues

The heightened hostility between both sides and violent attacks by the North in contested border areas [Abyei, South Kordofan, and similar patterns of violence on the border between South Darfur and Western Bahr El Ghazal] is making media headlines In the lead-up to the South’s independence from the North. However, other violence has also claimed lives and displaced people this year, but has rarely made it into the news. Voices from the Field - 12 Jul 2011

Pakistan

Despite increased support, limited access prevents the scope of MSF intervention in Kurram Agency, Pakistan

For several years now, the limitation of access to Kurram for our international staff, including medical specialists, is limiting our intervention. The support provided by MSF in Kurram could be extended, replicated to other hospitals and to other FATA agencies, if access restrictions to these areas were lessened. Project Update - 8 Jul 2011

Libya

'As war goes on, people's needs are growing'

“All kinds of people who have never worked in a hospital before are working in medical facilities and caring for others: trying to re-open medical structures or to help with nursing care. A dentist has been working in an emergency department, while an accountant has been sweeping floors. But how long can they hold on? They are constantly working, and they sometimes fall asleep the moment there are no emergency cases.” Voices from the Field - 5 Jul 2011

Libya

Trapped in transit: the neglected victims of the war in Libya

As fighting continues to force civilians out of Libya, the international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) calls the countries engaged in this war for a stronger humanitarian response and more effective protection for the people who are fleeing the conflict. Press Release - 30 Jun 2011

Libya

MSF condemns any initiative that would send boat people back to Libya

MSF condemns the terms of the bilateral agreement signed on June 17 between Italy and the Libyan National Transition Councill intended to provide mutual aid and cooperation in the struggle against illegal immigration, specifically by repatriating illegal immigrants. Press Release - 23 Jun 2011

Libya

After three-month siege in Libya, trauma surgery and training dominate MSF activities

MSF has begun working with Libyan medical teams at the advanced medical posts set up close to the front lines to stabilize the wounded before transferring them to a hospital... During lunch breaks, one MSF surgeon, using a USB stick containing extensive information and videos, demonstrated how he had provided initial trauma management and organize surgical treatment to an audience of approximately 40 Kasr Ahmed hospital staff, including surgeons, doctors, anesthetists and medical students. Project Update - 23 Jun 2011

Central African Republic

Outside humanitarian spotlight, Central African Republic is dogged by conflict

In Central African Republic, one million people are estimated to be affected by the ongoing violence. Particularly since 2008, families have been repeatedly displaced from their villages, forced to flee into the bush, where they remain trapped and unable to return to their homes, with little access any medical care. Project Update - 15 Jun 2011

Côte d'Ivoire

Fear persists even after violence subsides in Ivory Coast

“In Ivory Coast, terrified people in the bush must make the cruel choice to travel to villages where they don’t feel safe, in search of food or medicine. It’s crucial that emergency aid comes closer to where people have chosen to seek safety." - said Xavier Simon, MSF Country Representative in Ivory Coast. Project Update - 9 Jun 2011

Côte d'Ivoire

Ivory Coast testimonies - Woman, 21, village by Blolequin, western Ivory Coast

Two months ago, we were all in our village when armed men entered. They started to shoot and kill people and burn houses. I fled into the bush with my baby. Voices from the Field - 8 Jun 2011

Liberia

Liberia testimonies - Man, 40, New Yourpea transit camp

In the bush, there was no medicine, so we had to treat the children with traditional medicine for their gunshot wounds. Only weeks later did we make it Liberia, where MSF took them to the hospital. Project Update - 8 Jun 2011

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As South Sudan enters independence, the long-standing humanitarian emergency continues

Despite increased support, limited access prevents the scope of MSF intervention in Kurram Agency, Pakistan

'As war goes on, people's needs are growing'

Trapped in transit: the neglected victims of the war in Libya

MSF condemns any initiative that would send boat people back to Libya

After three-month siege in Libya, trauma surgery and training dominate MSF activities

Outside humanitarian spotlight, Central African Republic is dogged by conflict

Fear persists even after violence subsides in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast testimonies - Woman, 21, village by Blolequin, western Ivory Coast

Liberia testimonies - Man, 40, New Yourpea transit camp

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