6 months later

On 3 October 2015, MSF’s trauma hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, was destroyed by precise and repeated U.S. airstrikes. The attack killed 42 people, including 14 MSF staff members, 24 patients and four caretakers, and wounded dozens more. The facility was a fully functioning hospital at the time of the attack and was therefore protected under International Humanitarian Law. Project Update - 3 Apr 2016

Mediterranean migration

EU Migration Crisis Update - March 2016

The EU/Turkey deal is not a solution to the refugee crisis. As other deterrence measures, this cynical agreement will not stop people from crossing the sea or from looking for more dangerous roads in the hands of smugglers Crisis Update - 21 Mar 2016

Mediterranean migration

EU Migration Crisis Update - February 2016

Project Update - 24 Feb 2016

On the Greek / Macedonian Border at Idomeni

Greece

Thousands stranded as new arbitrary border restrictions expose refugees to violence

Thousands of men, women and children are stranded between Greece and the Balkans after the sudden imposition of new border restrictions for Afghan refugees on the Western Balkans route this week. Refugees are being provided with no information, little-to-no humanitarian assistance and are at risk of violence and abuse. Crisis Update - 23 Feb 2016

Italy

"My work is a real opportunity to help those in need, just like me."

"It's crucial to have someone who speaks your language, understands your situation, who reassures you on the legal process," says Jamal, an MSF cultural mediator in the reception center of Gorizia, Italy. "Being here is a new challenge for me. I can encourage and support these guys who come here. Me too, like them, despite the obstacles on my way, I’ve always tried to be strong and to reach my goals." Voices from the Field - 28 Jan 2016

Afghanistan

Updated death toll – 42 people killed in the US airstrikes on Kunduz hospital

The total number of dead is known to be at least 42, including 24 patients, 14 staff and 4 caretakers. Statement - 12 Dec 2015

Kunduz 1 Month After Commemoration - Spain

Kunduz hospital attack

MSF delivers petition calling for investigation into hospital attack

More than 500,000 people worldwide call on White House to consent to independent investigation of U.S. military attack on MSF hospital in Afghanistan Press Release - 9 Dec 2015

Statement by Christopher Stokes, MSF General Director

The US version of events leaves MSF with more questions than answers. The frightening catalogue of errors illustrates gross negligence on the part of US forces, and violations of the rules of war. Statement - 25 Nov 2015

Afghanistan

In Memoriam: MSF colleagues killed in the Kunduz Trauma Centre attack

October 3, 2015 will forever remain a black day in MSF’s history. Fourteen MSF colleagues lost their lives that tragic day. All of MSF grieves with the victims’ families. They will be tremendously missed and never forgotten. Project Update - 24 Nov 2015

Attacks on medical care

Kunduz, Afghanistan, 36°43’4.91’’N, 68°51’43.96’’

"We say: if there's no room for humanity in times of war, human civilisation as a whole will lose out in the long run. So, it's up to all of us to mobilise and urge politicians, governments and non-state armed groups to respect medical facilities. Together we shout loudly and clearly:“Stop bombing hospitals!” Opinion - 10 Nov 2015

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