El Geneina is a word that translates to “the garden” in Arabic, but the meaning lacks alignment with the current harsh reality that people there have recently been living through. It is estimated that at least around 500 people have been killed since the fighting began, and that a similar number of wounded remain trapped […]
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Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) condemns the unacceptable harassment of its staff and the violent looting and occupation of its medical premises and supported facilities in Sudan. Staff and patients are repeatedly facing the trauma of armed groups entering and looting MSF premises with medicines, supplies and vehicles being stolen. This shocking disregard for humanitarian […]
Read More… from MSF ‘shaken and appalled’ by looting of its premises in Sudan
UPDATE What is MSF calling for? MSF teams have been sounding the alarm about clear violations of International Humanitarian Law in conflict zones around the world, including in Sudan. In September, we submitted a petition signed by thousands of Canadians calling on the government to protect civilians in conflict zones and uphold international humanitarian law. […]
Ongoing violence continues in many parts of Sudan. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) teams on the ground report that hospitals are overwhelmed and thousands are fleeing to safer areas. Already we are seeing immense humanitarian and medical needs. “During a lull in the fighting, MSF was able to make a donation of medical supplies to a […]
Read More… from Sudan: MSF responds to medical needs, prepares to scale up activities
Since Sat., April 15, intense fighting has been taking place between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan. Many people, including healthcare workers, are currently trapped. Where we are able to provide medical care, the situation is dire. Update April 21: Since publication, we […]