Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

Bangladesh

23.10.2017

Opinion - Rohingya refugees "People are in survival mode"

Amelia Freelander/MSF

"This pledging conference should be a wake-up call. It is our chance to mobilise and avert a second catastrophe to restore the dignity of a population in great need."

Next: Update on situation and humanitarian needs after Raqqa offensive

Syria

21.10.2017

Update on situation and humanitarian needs after Raqqa offensive

Agnes Varraine-Leca

The battle for Raqqa ended on 17 October, and people left Raqqa city under frightening circumstances as the offensive drew closer to the populated neighborhood.

Next: MSF provides support in tackling plague outbreak

Madagascar

19.10.2017

MSF provides support in tackling plague outbreak

Innocente, 33 years old, is a doctor in a hospital 45 km away from Tamatave, where MSF is supporting the local hospital. Celine Ronquetti/MSF

“The plague is understandably a scary disease, but quick, hands-on action can drastically lower the number of fatalities and bring the outbreak to an end.”

Next: Crisis update – October 2017

Bangladesh

17.10.2017

Since 25 August 2017, more than 500,000 Rohingya have fled targeted violence in Rakhine state, Myanmar and crossed the border into neighbouring Bangladesh.

Next: Opinion - Rohingya refugees "People are in survival mode"

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