Medical Care in the Crosshairs

The attack on humanity

Attacks on medical care in armed conflicts have reached record levels. Warring parties – including states – are increasingly shirking their obligation under international humanitarian law (IHL) to protect medical facilities, personnel, patients and vehicles. Nearly 10 years after UN Security Council resolution 2286, this report draws figures from existing international databases and MSF’s own experience in armed conflict and provides recommendations to comply with IHL, respect civilian lives, ensure accountability, and reverse the culture of impunity.