Security

Zooming in on the specific obstacles of volatile settings

The impact of counter-terrorism legislation on Humanitarian Action

Consequences, mitigating measures and limitations
October 2023

In recent years, there has been growing concern among humanitarian actors, donors and policy-makers about the impact of counter-terrorism legislation on humanitarian work. There are numerous cases in which the work of humanitarian organisations has been affected by this body of (national and international) law.

Essays & analysis
HUMANITARIAN PRACTICE

Tigray, the unending wound

An example of impunity in the face of attacks on the medical mission
October 2022

This article aims to outline the risks to which medical humanitarian action in conflict zones, in particular Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is exposed. Tigray is a painful and open example of the risks we face.

Essays & analysis
HUMANITARIAN PRACTICE

Strengthening Humanitarian Response in Insecure Settings

LIVESTREAMED PUBLIC EVENT
Wednesday, March, the 1st.

International Peace Institute (IPI), New York

Events
SECURITY

MSF internal investigation of the 15 August attack on Abs hospital

Yemen: Summary of findingsT
September 2016

his report summarises the findings from the internal investigation of the attack on the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)-supported Abs rural hospital in the Hajjah governorate in Yemen.

Reports
ATTACKS AGAINST MEDICAL MISSION

Review of Attack on Al Quds hospital in Aleppo City

September 2016

Following the 27 April 2016 attack, this report aims to describe the bombardment on Basel Aslan (Al Quds) hospital and to illustrate the humanitarian consequences on the population in the wake of the long-term trend of attacks on medical facilities in East Aleppo.

Reports
ATTACKS AGAINST MEDICAL MISSION

MSF internal review of the January 2016 attack on Shiara hospital

Public document

On 10 January 2016, the Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) supported Shiara hospital in Northern Yemen was hit by a projectile, causing the death of six people and resulting in another injured, all of them civilians. The MSF internal investigation into the attack was finalised on 15 March 2016, and revealed that there was no justifiable or legitimate reason behind the attack.

Reports
ATTACKS AGAINST MEDICAL MISSION