MSF calls on all participants to improve the conditions for migrants arriving on the southern shores of Europe

The need for MSF to even be present at the entry points to Europe is a telling indication of the lack of adequate medical assistance currently available for these migrants. Press Release - 11 Jul 2008

Chad

MSF staff in Dogdoré, eastern Chad, evacuated after security incident

Late on Thursday, June 19, the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) team based in Dogdoré, eastern Chad, was attacked by a group of armed men. Project Update - 23 Jun 2008

Somalia

MSF closes medical project in Bossaso

Despite the decision to close all its remaining medical and nutritional operations for the internally displaced people (IDP) living at the outskirts of Bossaso, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) would like to highlight their deteriorated health situation. Press Release - 7 May 2008

Afghanistan

Parents of murdered aid worker meet with Afghan president

The prime suspect was a local policeman but efforts to inquire into the case were hampered by family ties: the policeman - who is now back in his position - is the nephew of the head of the district, who in turn, is the brother of the province's governor. Project Update - 18 May 2005

Italy

Helping desperate immigrants

While a wave of Italians emigrated during the first half of the nineteenth century, today the country's recent economic growth and strategic position on the Mediterranean Sea have made it a prime destination for immigrants from other lands. Project Update - 18 Aug 2004

Sudan

Hundreds of Sudanese live in 'Hotel Africa', Italy - a derelict railway station in the centre of Rome

In what has been dubbed 'Hotel Africa', Sudanese refugees have made their homes. The MSF team of 'Missione Italia' distributed hygiene kits to the refugees. They live here with no running water nor electricity. There are no sanitation facilities and the risk of disease is very high. Press Release - 20 Oct 2003

Rohingya refugee crisis

Rohingya refugees - testimonies

A collection of temoignage accounts from a variety of refugees living in the camps in Bangladesh.

For the Rohingya Refugees Report index page, click here. Project Update - 1 Apr 2002

Rohingya refugee crisis

Ten Years for the Rohingya Refugees: Past, present and future

The year 2002 marks the 10th anniversary of the flight of the Rohingya refugees from Rakhine State,
Myanmar to Bangladesh. Discrimination, violence and forced labour practices by the Myanmar
authorities triggered an exodus of more than 250,000 Rohingya Muslims between 1991 and 1992. Over
the years, approximately 232,000 refugees have been repatriated to Myanmar under the supervision of the
UNHCR, and 21,600 remain in two camps. Report - 1 Apr 2002

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