11-28 | Aleksander is from Debaltsevo, a city of 25,000 people in Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine. The edge of the city hugs the frontline in the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian and rebel forces. Despite a ceasefire agreement signed on 5 September, people living on the outskirts of the city continue to experience shelling on an almost daily basis. Alexander was wounded on 13 October and is being treated in Svitlodarsk hospital. MSF has been supporting the hospital with urgently needed medical supplies for treating wounded patients.
11-28 | With winter settling in in eastern Ukraine, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is continuing its support to hospitals on both sides of the frontline, and expanding its psychological assistance to help people living in some of the hardest hit areas.
9-10 | "We need respect towards the physical and psychological integrity of our patients and staff" "Some elements have tried to apprehend Muslim patients and staff members" "Tension in the town has increased after heavy fighting in early August" Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to stop its activity almost entirely in the city of Batangafo, in northern Central African Republic (CAR).
9-2 | Following months of intense conflict, an increasingly alarming humanitarian situation is unfolding in eastern Ukraine, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said.
8-21 | Renewed fighting has flared up following unrest in the PK5 neighbourhood in Bangui, where some 2,200 Muslims are still enclaved. Local militiamen have clashed with the international forces present in Bangui. The MSF teams based in the General Hospital have received 31 wounded in a single day and are working hard to deal with the high influx of injured. Our teams have been stretched to their limit and referred some cases to the Hopital Communautaire. "All the injured displayed gunshot wounds.