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 […]