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Aceh tsunami - one month later, the first volunteer looks back

Ibrahim Younis, a member of the MSF Emergency team based in Brussels, Belgium, was the first MSF staff member to arrive in Banda Aceh, Indonesia following the December 26 earthquake and tsunami that has devastated the region. He was the first MSF staff member to reach the Indonesian disaster scene in the Aceh province and was there for the first month of operations. Voices from the Field - 27 Jan 2005
 
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Democratic Republic of Congo

Looting causes suspension of MSF project in North Kivu

Consequently MSF has decided to withdraw its five expatriates from the project and has suspended most of its activities in the area. Although the team member who was present was unhurt, the incident has had a significant impact on the security of the staff. Project Update - 20 Jan 2005
 
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Global

Beyond the headlines: MSF issues list of the year's 'Top 10' most underreported humanitarian stories

"Millions are living through catastrophes in places that are never even mentioned," de Torrente said. "But people we meet all over the United States tell us they are eager for information, because they want to play a part in speaking out and acting against such crises."
Read the 2004 Top Ten list
Press Release - 19 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

MSF aid operations in the tsunami zone

To date, MSF has sent more than 60 international aid workers and 150 tonnes of relief materials to provide assistance to people affected by the earthquake and resulting tsunamis in South Asia. Additional aid workers and relief cargos are en route and more will be deployed as needed. Project Update - 6 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

MSF surgical team starts operation in Sigli, east of Banda Aceh

There were logistical difficulties when the Banda Aceh airport was closed on Tuesday. But with the 120 tonnes of relief items that MSF brought in over the previous days, there was enough buffer stock to guarantee continuity for our medical teams. Project Update - 5 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

MSF clarifies donations for Asian tsunami disaster relief

MSF teams are working day and night to provide assistance to people affected in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and Myanmar. More relief projects will be launched by MSF in the coming days and weeks. Press Release - 4 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

Teams expand action and, to date, over 200 tonnes of goods have been brought to Banda Aceh.

Teams expand action and, to date, over 200 tonnes of goods have been brought to Banda Aceh Project Update - 4 Jan 2005
 
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Somalia

Serious rise in numbers at MSF feeding centre in Galcayo

People are coming from cities as far away as Bosasso, some 600 kilometres to the north, as well as neighbouring Ethiopia. Project Update - 3 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

MSF and Greenpeace's 'Rainbow Warrior' to bring urgent medical aid to Sumatra

The Greenpeace flagship 'Rainbow Warrior' and its crew of 19 will transport equipment, food, fuel, medical supplies and MSF medical staff to Aceh, northern Sumatra; an area which has proven difficult to access for aid organisations. Press Release - 3 Jan 2005
 
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Indonesia

MSF continues medical consultations and provides body bags in Aceh

Despite advances, corpses still remain in the streets of Banda Aceh. MSF has provided 217 body bags (with another 230 to follow today) to the Indonesian soldiers and civilian volunteers who have been dealing with this particular task for almost a week. Project Update - 3 Jan 2005
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