Central African Republic
Violence and displacement in Ippy mirror people’s daily reality in CAR
Far from international media attention, armed violence continues to rage in many parts of the Central African Republic (CAR), forcing entire communities from their homes and onto a path of death and despair. Project Update - 23 May 2022
Mediterranean migration
MSF statement on being summoned to prelimanry hearing in trapani court
Statement - 20 May 2022
Kenya
Malnutrition remains high as drought continues in Kenya
An ongoing drought in northeast Kenya is raging on following three consecutive seasons of failed rains. Marsabit County is reporting high or above-usual rates of acute malnutrition. Project Update - 20 May 2022
Palestine
Gaza: Some wounds never heal
One year on from the bombing in the Gaza Strip, which lasted from 10 to 21 May 2021, two patients treated by MSF and one MSF staff member share their testimonies about the lifelong impacts of last year’s hostilities. Voices from the Field - 20 May 2022
Central American Migration
Emergency healthcare and protection needed as more people cross to Panama
Approximately 300 migrants arrive each day at reception centres in the province of Darién, Panama. MSF sees a need for safe routes of travel between Colombia and Panama and that urgent medical care must be provided to victims of sexual violence at their first point of arrival in Panama. Press Release - 19 May 2022
Mediterranean migration
After seven rescues from the central Mediterranean, 470 people need a place of safety
MSF teams conducted seven rescue operations from the central Mediterranean within 72 hours during which 470 people were rescued and brought upon the Geo Barents. The survivors need a safe place to disembark. Project Update - 16 May 2022
War in Ukraine
Working with local medical staff to provide care in Hostomel
The town of Hostomel, on the outskirts of Kyiv, was the scene of brutal fighting and was under control of Russian forces for a time. Photo Story - 13 May 2022
Haiti
New violence triples number of wounded patients in Port-au-Prince
MSF has received 96 people with gunshot wounds in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in recent weeks as a result of increased violence between armed groups. Press Release - 12 May 2022
Lithuania
People detained in Lithuania are experiencing abuse, violence and mental health distress
More than 2,500 asylum seekers and migrants are being arbitrarily detained in Lithuania in inadequate conditions. MSF calls on the Lithuanian authorities to end the arbitrary and prolonged detention of these people immediately. Press Release - 6 May 2022
Central American Migration
“The Darién Gap is as dangerous as ever”
Helmer Charris, an MSF field coordinator, shares how “the Darién Gap is as dangerous as ever” for migrants crossing into Panama. Voices from the Field - 6 May 2022
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