Thousands from the DRC who escaped massacre remain unprotected in neighbouring states

MSF is calling for protection for refugees who fled violence in Equateur province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and are now in the Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic. The situation in the conflict zone remains unsettled. Despite assessments showing that the displaced persons are in great need, they lack access to aid. Press Release - 13 Jan 2010

Somalia

Despite clashes, MSF continues activities in the Galgadud region of Somalia

Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) continues activities in Dhusa Mareb, despite growing insecurity due to clashes on Saturday. Project Update - 6 Jan 2010

Palestine

One year after the war

On December 27, 2008 the Israeli military launched Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip. The operation involved raids, intensive aerial bombing and a land offensive that began on January 3, 2009. The war ended 22 days later, on January 18, 2009, and took a heavy toll. Nearly 1,300 Palestinians were killed (including 900 civilians, 300 of whom were children) and approximately 5,300 were wounded. What are the humanitarian, medical and economic impacts of that war? How are they felt today? Project Update - 5 Jan 2010

Palestine

Gaza: 'War wounds test a poorly-equipped health system'

After last January's war, heightened medical and health needs prompted MSF to expand its activities to address shortfalls in specific areas, including post-operative care, physical therapy, mental health care and surgery. Project Update - 5 Jan 2010

South Sudan

Inadequate aid as violence escalates southern Sudan emergency

The people of southern Sudan are trapped in a worsening crisis, following the most violent year since the 2005 peace agreement that ended more than two decades of civil war with the North. However, the response to the escalating emergency is inadequate, says MSF. Press Release - 14 Dec 2009

South Sudan

Facing up to reality: Health crisis deepens as violence escalates in Southern Sudan

MSF calls on government authorities, international donors and relief organisations to recognise the full extent of the crisis and ensure peoples' immediate humanitarian needs are urgently prioritised. Report - 11 Dec 2009

Afghanistan

Empty hospital beds in the capital of Helmand, Afghanistan

Testimony bv Christopher Stokes, MSF General Director (Belgium)
Voices from the Field - 10 Dec 2009

Humanitarian principles

NATO Speech - Christophe Fournier

In his speech, Christophe Fournier explains why MSF can never be part of a “military-humanitarian coalition”, the importance to make a clear distinction between impartial humanitarian actors such as MSF and other more partisan aid actors, and finally the harmful consequences on the local population when this distinction is blurred. Speech - 9 Dec 2009

Somalia

MSF deeply saddened by attack in Mogadishu

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is deeply saddened by the recent attack during the graduation of medical students from Benadir University, in Mogadishu, Somalia, and sends its thoughts and condolences to the families and friends of those who have suffered as a result of this tragic event. Statement - 5 Dec 2009

Philippines

Activities suspended on Mindanao island, Philippines, after 46 killed

Following the killings of 46 people on the island of Mindanao on Monday, November 23, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in the Philippines temporarily suspended their activities. Project Update - 25 Nov 2009

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