The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is responding to the consequences of fighting in the Abyei region of Sudan following violent clashes that began on the night of Friday 20 May. Project Update - 26 May 2011

Tunisia

Refugees fleeing Libya have no safe place to go

“Over the last days, we have seen a progressive escalation of violence, with ongoing incidents between groups of refugees of different nationalities,” said Mike Bates, MSF’s head of mission. “They are stuck in the camp – which was built as a temporary and transitional area – for an indefinite duration of stay. Most feel they are in a deadlock situation, with no future in sight.” Project Update - 26 May 2011

Sudan

MSF assists 42 wounded following violent clashes in Abyei, Sudan

MSF teams in Agok are on standby to respond to a further influx of wounded. Mobile clinics are being prepared to provide health assistance, shelters and/or distribute non food items according to the needs. Project Update - 24 May 2011

Côte d'Ivoire

In the western part of Ivory Coast, people are still afraid

The normal pace of life has returned in most of the towns in the region, but deserted villages and burned-out homes show evidence of what happened in this area, and many fear that violence could start anew. “People are still afraid," says a manager at the Duekoué camp. Voices from the Field - 23 May 2011

Colombia

Treating vulnerable populations in Buenaventura

The port city of Buenaventura is the primary place of refuge for populations displaced by the armed conflict on the Pacific coast. Precarious living conditions and the privatization of the health care system have created significant obstacles to obtaining access to medical care. In June, 2008, MSF opened a primary health care center, which conducted more than 22,500 patient visits in 2010. Project Update - 20 May 2011

Refugees, IDPs and people on the move

Europe must accept the boat people fleeing Libya

An open letter by MSF addressed to the leaders of the states of the European Union involved in the war in Libya is being published today in 11 newspapers across Europe. In the letter, the organisation criticises contradictory European policies, which claim to be conducting a war to protect civilians, whilst closing its borders to the victims of that same war, on the pretext of preventing a massive influx of illegal immigrants. Press Release - 19 May 2011

Refugees, IDPs and people on the move

Open letter concerning civilians fleeing Libya for Europe

Member States of the European Union, and especially those directly involved in the conflict, must now turn words into actions regarding the protection of civilians in Libya. Their non-refoulement, decent reception conditions for all and access to asylum procedures for those who request it must be guaranteed. The European Union and all its Member States are responsible for the fate of these victims of war and for ensuring that their rights are respected. Project Update - 19 May 2011

Libya

MSF expands operations in response to growing needs in Libya

The general situation in Libya remains extremely tense and uncertain, and the situation in a number of locations is particularly volatile, creating ever-greater health care needs. Project Update - 18 May 2011

Yemen

MSF ambulance hit by stray bullet

“The bullet entered through the back window,” said Dr. Vipul Chowdhary, MSF’s representative in Yemen. “Luckily, no patients were inside the vehicle at the time and the driver and nurse who were inside were not harmed. MSF reminds all parties of the absolute need to respect humanitarian medical work and staff in Sana’a and the rest of the country.” Project Update - 12 May 2011

Natural hazards

MSF continues psychological care for earthquake and tsunami survivors

“Most people lost everything in the disaster, including family, colleagues and friends, and the future is difficult to imagine,” said Ha Young Lee – a Korean psychologist that has worked with MSF in the aftermath of the Asian tsunami in Banda Aceh in 2005, as well as with North Korean refugees in Seoul. Project Update - 11 May 2011

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MSF struggles to provide urgent medical aid after violent clashes in Abyei region, Sudan