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We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - most of them hired locally. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the
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Featured
Yemen
Nurses in Yemen strengthen their skills through MSF Academy for Healthcare
9 Apr 2026
Gaza-Israel war
Gaza: Israeli entry restrictions cause critical shortage of medical supplies
Project Update
3 Apr 2026
Chad
Tine, two months after repeated attacks at the border
Press Release
2 Apr 2026
Conflict in Sudan
Strike on Al‑Jabalain hospital results in 10 fatalities, including seven medical staff
Voices from the Field
2 Apr 2026
Where we work
In more than 70 countries, Médecins Sans Frontières provides medical humanitarian assistance to save lives and ease the suffering of people in crisis situations.
View All Countries
Latest
In focus
In Focus
Gaza-Israel war
Learn how MSF teams are responding to the genocide in Gaza, Palestine.
In Focus
Attacks on medical care
Attacks against medical facilities and health workers, whether deliberate or indiscriminate, are part of generalised violence and atrocities committed against civilians in armed conflict. They deprive populations of health services, often when they need them the most.
In Focus
Conflict in Sudan
Find out the latest information on MSF's response to the conflict in Sudan.
In Focus
Mediterranean migration
Every year, thousands of people fleeing war, persecution and poverty at home attempt the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean. Countless lives are lost on the way.
In Focus
Central American migration
The Central American migration route, from Panama to Mexico’s northern border with the United States, is punctuated by violence.
In Focus
Rohingya refugee crisis
Legally stateless, with very limited options or rights in any country where they have sought refuge, the Rohingya are extremely vulnerable. |
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# What we do
Médecins Sans Frontières brings medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics or healthcare exclusion.
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Featured [Cholera](https://www.msf.org/cholera) [Gaza Israel war](https://www.msf.org/gaza-israel-war) [Mediterranean migration](https://www.msf.org/mediterranean-migration)
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# Where we work
In more than 70 countries, Médecins Sans Frontières provides medical humanitarian assistance to save lives and ease the suffering of people in crisis situations.
[View all countries](https://www.msf.org/where-we-work "View all countries")
Featured [Haiti](https://www.msf.org/haiti) [Palestine](https://www.msf.org/palestine) [Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)](https://www.msf.org/democratic-republic-congo-drc)
[Africa](https://www.msf.org/api/region/4856?_format=json)
Africa
[Democratic Republic of Congo,](https://www.msf.org/democratic-republic-congo-drc) [Nigeria,](https://www.msf.org/nigeria) [Malawi](https://www.msf.org/malawi)
[\+ 36 More](https://www.msf.org/api/region/4856?_format=json "+ 36 More")
[Asia & Pacific](https://www.msf.org/api/region/4861?_format=json)
Asia & Pacific
[Japan,](https://www.msf.org/japan) [Hong Kong,](https://www.msf.org/hong-kong) [Sri Lanka](https://www.msf.org/sri-lanka)
[\+ 20 More](https://www.msf.org/api/region/4861?_format=json "+ 20 More")
[Middle East & North Africa](https://www.msf.org/api/region/4876?_format=json)
Middle East & North Africa
[Libya,](https://www.msf.org/libya) [Lebanon,](https://www.msf.org/lebanon) [Iran](https://www.msf.org/iran)
[\+ 10 More](https://www.msf.org/api/region/4876?_format=json "+ 10 More")
[Europe & Central Asia](https://www.msf.org/api/region/4866?_format=json)
Europe & Central Asia
[Albania,](https://www.msf.org/albania) [Ukraine,](https://www.msf.org/ukraine) [Belgium](https://www.msf.org/belgium)
[\+ 35 More](https://www.msf.org/api/region/4866?_format=json "+ 35 More")
[The Americas](https://www.msf.org/api/region/4871?_format=json)
The Americas
[Brazil,](https://www.msf.org/brazil) [United States of America,](https://www.msf.org/united-states-america) [Jamaica](https://www.msf.org/jamaica)
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# MSF Websites
A Global Network
[Our offices around the world](https://www.msf.org/how-we-are-run#offices "Our offices around the world")
- [Argentina](https://www.msf.org.ar/ "Argentina")
- [Australia](https://www.msf.org.au/ "Australia")
- [Austria](https://www.aerzte-ohne-grenzen.at/ "Austria")
- [Belgium](https://www.msf-azg.be/ "Belgium")
- [Brazil](https://www.msf.org.br/ "Brazil")
- [Canada](https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/ "Canada")
- [China](https://msf.org.cn/ "China")
- [Colombia](https://www.msf.org.co/ "Colombia")
- [Czech Republic](https://www.lekari-bez-hranic.cz/ "Czech Republic")
- [Denmark](https://msf.dk/ "Denmark")
- [Eastern Africa](https://msf.or.ke/en "Eastern Africa")
- [Finland](https://laakaritilmanrajoja.fi/ "Finland")
- [France](https://www.msf.fr/ "France")
- [Germany](https://www.aerzte-ohne-grenzen.de/ "Germany")
- [Greece](https://www.msf.gr/ "Greece")
- [Holland](https://www.artsenzondergrenzen.nl/ "Holland")
- [Hong Kong](https://msf.hk/ "Hong Kong")
- [India](https://www.msfindia.in/ "India")
- [Indonesia](https://doctorswithoutborders-apac.org/ "Indonesia")
- [Ireland](https://www.msf.ie/ "Ireland")
- [Italy](https://www.medicisenzafrontiere.it/ "Italy")
- [Japan](https://www.msf.or.jp/ "Japan")
- [Lebanon](https://msf-lebanon.org/ "Lebanon")
- [Luxembourg](https://msf.lu/ "Luxembourg")
- [Malaysia](https://doctorswithoutborders-apac.org/ "Malaysia")
- [Mexico](https://www.msf.mx/ "Mexico")
- [New Zealand](http://www.msf.org.nz/ "New Zealand")
- [Norway](https://www.legerutengrenser.no/ "Norway")
- [Philippines](https://doctorswithoutborders-apac.org/ "Philippines")
- [Poland](https://lekarze-bez-granic.pl/ "Poland")
- [Southern Africa](https://www.msf.org.za/ "Southern Africa")
- [South Asia](https://msfsouthasia.org/ "South Asia")
- [South Korea](https://www.msf.or.kr/ "South Korea")
- [Spain](https://www.msf.es/ "Spain")
- [Sweden](https://www.lakareutangranser.se/ "Sweden")
- [Switzerland](https://www.msf.ch/ "Switzerland")
- [Taiwan](https://www.msf.org.tw/ "Taiwan")
- [Thailand](https://doctorswithoutborders-apac.org/ "Thailand")
- [UAE](https://www.msf-me.org/ "UAE")
- [UK](https://www.msf.org.uk/ "UK")
- [Uruguay](https://www.msf.org.uy/ "Uruguay")
- [USA](https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ "USA")
[Our offices around the world](https://www.msf.org/how-we-are-run#offices "Our offices around the world")
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[View Resource Centre](https://www.msf.org/resource-centre "View Resource Centre")
MSF Access
MSF Access pushes for access to, and the development of, life-saving and life-prolonging medicines, diagnostic tests and vaccines for people in our programmes and beyond.
[GO TO SITE](https://www.msfaccess.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[MSF Access](https://www.msfaccess.org/ "MSF Access")
CRASH
Based in Paris, CRASH conducts and directs studies and analysis of MSF actions. They participate in internal training sessions and assessment missions in the field.
[GO TO SITE](https://www.msf-crash.org/en "GO TO SITE")
[CRASH](https://www.msf-crash.org/en "CRASH")
UREPH
Based in Geneva, UREPH (or Research Unit) aims to improve the way MSF projects are implemented in the field and to participate in critical thinking on humanitarian and medical action.
[GO TO SITE](http://www.msf-ureph.ch/en "GO TO SITE")
[UREPH](http://www.msf-ureph.ch/en "UREPH")
ARHP
Based in Barcelona, ARHP documents and reflects on the operational challenges and dilemmas faced by the MSF field teams.
[GO TO SITE](https://arhp.msf.es/ "GO TO SITE")
[ARHP](https://arhp.msf.es/ "ARHP")
MSF Analysis
Based in Brussels, MSF Analysis intends to stimulate reflection and debate on humanitarian topics organised around the themes of migration, refugees, aid access, health policy and the environment in which aid operates.
[GO TO SITE](http://msf-analysis.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[MSF Analysis](http://msf-analysis.org/ "MSF Analysis")
MSF Supply
This logistical and supply centre in Brussels provides storage of and delivers medical equipment, logistics and drugs for international purchases for MSF missions.
[GO TO SITE](https://www.msfsupply.be/ "GO TO SITE")
[MSF Supply](https://www.msfsupply.be/ "MSF Supply")
MSF Logistique
This supply and logistics centre in Bordeaux, France, provides warehousing and delivery of medical equipment, logistics and drugs for international purchases for MSF missions.
[GO TO SITE](https://www.msflogistique.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[MSF Logistique](https://www.msflogistique.org/ "MSF Logistique")
Amsterdam Procurement Unit
This logistical centre in Amsterdam purchases, tests, and stores equipment including vehicles, communications material, power supplies, water-processing facilities and nutritional supplements.
[GO TO SITE](https://www.artsenzondergrenzen.nl/content/msf-supply-logistics "GO TO SITE")
[Amsterdam Procurement Unit](https://www.artsenzondergrenzen.nl/content/msf-supply-logistics "Amsterdam Procurement Unit")
Brazilian Medical Unit
BRAMU specialises in neglected tropical diseases, such as dengue and Chagas, and other infectious diseases. This medical unit is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
[GO TO SITE](http://www.msf.org.br/unidade-medica-no-brasil "GO TO SITE")
[Brazilian Medical Unit](http://www.msf.org.br/unidade-medica-no-brasil "Brazilian Medical Unit")
MSF Medical Guidelines
Our medical guidelines are based on scientific data collected from MSF’s experiences, the World Health Organization (WHO), other renowned international medical institutions, and medical and scientific journals.
[GO TO SITE](https://medicalguidelines.msf.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[MSF Medical Guidelines](https://medicalguidelines.msf.org/ "MSF Medical Guidelines")
Epicentre
Providing epidemiological expertise to underpin our operations, conducting research and training to support our goal of providing medical aid in areas where people are affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or excluded from health care.
[GO TO SITE](http://www.epicentre.msf.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[Epicentre](http://www.epicentre.msf.org/ "Epicentre")
Evaluation Units
Evaluation Units have been established in Vienna, Stockholm, and Paris, assessing the potential and limitations of medical humanitarian action, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of our medical humanitarian work.
[GO TO SITE](http://evaluation.msf.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[Evaluation Units](http://evaluation.msf.org/ "Evaluation Units")
LGBTQI+ Inclusion in Health Settings
MSF works with LGBTQI+ populations in many settings over the last 25-30 years. LGBTQI+ people face healthcare disparities with limited access to care and higher disease rates than the general population.
[GO TO SITE](https://www.msf.org/lgbtqiplus "GO TO SITE")
[LGBTQI+ Inclusion in Health Settings](https://www.msf.org/lgbtqiplus "LGBTQI+ Inclusion in Health Settings")
LUXOR
The Luxembourg Operational Research (LuxOR) unit coordinates field research projects and operational research training, and provides support for documentation activities and routine data collection.
[GO TO SITE](https://msf.lu/en/operational-research/who-we-are "GO TO SITE")
[LUXOR](https://msf.lu/en/operational-research/who-we-are "LUXOR")
Intersectional Benchmarking Unit
The Intersectional Benchmarking Unit collects and analyses data about local labour markets in all locations where MSF employs people.
[GO TO SITE](https://benchmarking.msf.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[Intersectional Benchmarking Unit](https://benchmarking.msf.org/ "Intersectional Benchmarking Unit ")
MSF Academy for Healthcare
To upskill and provide training to locally-hired MSF staff in several countries, MSF has created the MSF Academy for Healthcare.
[GO TO SITE](https://academy.msf.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[MSF Academy for Healthcare](https://academy.msf.org/ "MSF Academy for Healthcare")
Humanitarian Law
This Guide explains the terms, concepts, and rules of humanitarian law in accessible and reader-friendly alphabetical entries.
[GO TO SITE](http://guide-humanitarian-law.org/content/index/ "GO TO SITE")
[Humanitarian Law](http://guide-humanitarian-law.org/content/index/ "Humanitarian Law")
MSF Paediatric Days
The MSF Paediatric Days is an event for paediatric field staff, policy makers and academia to exchange ideas, align efforts, inspire and share frontline research to advance urgent paediatric issues of direct concern for the humanitarian field.
[GO TO SITE](https://paediatrics.msf.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[MSF Paediatric Days](https://paediatrics.msf.org/ "MSF Paediatric Days")
MSF Foundation
The MSF Foundation aims to create a fertile arena for logistics and medical knowledge-sharing to meet the needs of MSF and the humanitarian sector as a whole.
[GO TO SITE](https://fondation.msf.fr/en "GO TO SITE")
[MSF Foundation](https://fondation.msf.fr/en "MSF Foundation")
DNDi
A collaborative, patients’ needs-driven, non-profit drug research and development organisation that is developing new treatments for neglected diseases, founded in 2003 by seven organisations from around the world.
[GO TO SITE](http://www.dndi.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[DNDi](http://www.dndi.org/ "DNDi")
MSF Science Portal
Our digital portal dedicated to sharing the latest medical evidence from our humanitarian activities around the globe.
[GO TO SITE](https://scienceportal.msf.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[MSF Science Portal](https://scienceportal.msf.org/ "MSF Science Portal")
Noma
Noma is a preventable and treatable neglected disease, but 90 per cent of people will die within the first two weeks of infection if they do not receive treatment.
[GO TO SITE](https://noma.msf.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[Noma](https://noma.msf.org/ "Noma")
TIC
The TIC is aiming to change how MSF works to better meet the evolving needs of our patients.
[GO TO SITE](https://msf-transformation.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[TIC](https://msf-transformation.org/ "TIC")
Telemedicine
MSF's telemedicine hub aims to overcome geographic barriers for equitable, accessible, and quality patient care.
[GO TO SITE](https://telemedhub.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[Telemedicine](https://telemedhub.org/ "Telemedicine")
Sweden Innovation Unit
Launched in 2012, the MSF Sweden Innovation Unit deploys a human-centered approach for promoting a culture of innovation within MSF.
[GO TO SITE](https://msf-siu.org/ "GO TO SITE")
[Sweden Innovation Unit](https://msf-siu.org/ "Sweden Innovation Unit")
Geo MSF
The GeoMSF platform is a dynamic one-stop-shop website for all of MSF's GIS related services and products. Access maps and applications through the catalogue, request geographical support, or produce a map on GeoMSF.
[GeoMSF](https://geo.msf.org/home "GeoMSF")
[Geo MSF](https://geo.msf.org/home "Geo MSF")
[View Resource Centre](https://www.msf.org/resource-centre "View Resource Centre")

[Lebanon](https://www.msf.org/lebanon)
# [Lebanon: Testimony from a night of mass casualties in Beirut](https://www.msf.org/lebanon-testimony-night-mass-casualties-beirut "Lebanon: Testimony from a night of mass casualties in Beirut")
A photo of smoke rising from attacks in Beirut. Several airstrikes began across Lebanon less than 10 hours after the announcement of a regional ceasefire. Lebanon, 8 April 2026.
© MSF
Voices from the Field 9 Apr 2026
Safa Bleik was at a hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, when Israeli forces launched mass-scale strikes across the country. She recounts a night spent trying to stabilise patients with serious injuries.
[Read more](https://www.msf.org/lebanon-testimony-night-mass-casualties-beirut "Read more")
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# An international, independent medical humanitarian organisation
We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - most of them hired locally. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the **principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality**.
[Learn more](https://www.msf.org/who-we-are "Learn more")

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Malaria cases treated
#### 1\.7M
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patients admitted
#### 75
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countries
[International Activity Report 2024 Read report](https://www.msf.org/international-activity-report-2024)
##### Featured

Yemen
#### Nurses in Yemen strengthen their skills through MSF Academy for Healthcare
9 Apr 2026

Gaza-Israel war
#### Gaza: Israeli entry restrictions cause critical shortage of medical supplies
Project Update 3 Apr 2026

Chad
#### Tine, two months after repeated attacks at the border
Press Release 2 Apr 2026

Conflict in Sudan
#### Strike on Al‑Jabalain hospital results in 10 fatalities, including seven medical staff
Voices from the Field 2 Apr 2026
## Where we work
In more than 70 countries, Médecins Sans Frontières provides medical humanitarian assistance to save lives and ease the suffering of people in crisis situations.
[View All Countries](https://www.msf.org/where-we-work "View All Countries")
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The place names and boundaries in this map do not reflect any position by MSF on their legal status. This map uses the Gall-Peters equal-area map projection.
## Our Programmes
[Back to our programmes]()
## ...
The place names and boundaries in this map do not reflect any position by MSF on their legal status. This map uses the Gall-Peters equal-area map projection.
##### Latest
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Lebanon
[Lebanon: Testimony from a night of mass casualties in Beirut](https://www.msf.org/lebanon-testimony-night-mass-casualties-beirut)
9 Apr 2026


Yemen
[Nurses in Yemen strengthen their skills through MSF Academy for Healthcare](https://www.msf.org/nurses-yemen-strengthen-their-skills-through-msf-academy-healthcare)
9 Apr 2026


Gaza-Israel war
[Gaza: Israeli entry restrictions cause critical shortage of medical supplies](https://www.msf.org/gaza-israeli-entry-restrictions-cause-critical-shortage-medical-supplies)
3 Apr 2026


Conflict in Sudan
[Strike on Al‑Jabalain hospital results in 10 fatalities, including seven medical staff](https://www.msf.org/sudan-strike-hospitals-results-10-fatalities-including-7-medical-staff)
2 Apr 2026


Chad
[Tine, two months after repeated attacks at the border](https://www.msf.org/chad-tine-two-months-after-repeated-attacks-border)
2 Apr 2026


Conflict in Sudan
[MSF report finds there are no safe places for women and girls in Darfur](https://www.msf.org/msf-report-finds-no-safe-places-women-and-girls-darfur)
31 Mar 2026


Conflict in Sudan
[Report: Surviving the sexual violence crisis in Darfur](https://www.msf.org/report-surviving-sexual-violence-crisis-darfur)
31 Mar 2026


Gaza-Israel war
[MSF reaffirms decision to challenge Israel’s ban on 37 NGOs from operating in Palestine](https://www.msf.org/msf-reaffirms-decision-challenge-israel-ban-37-ngos-operating-palestine)
30 Mar 2026


South Sudan
[As people die in Nyatim, humanitarian access must be opened](https://www.msf.org/south-sudan-people-die-nyatim-humanitarian-access-must-be-opened)
30 Mar 2026


Palestine
[West Bank: Palestinian daily life consumed by new wave of violence as world looks elsewhere](https://www.msf.org/west-bank-palestinian-daily-life-consumed-new-wave-violence)
27 Mar 2026
[View more](https://www.msf.org/latest-portal "View more")
In focus

In Focus
#### Gaza-Israel war
##### Learn how MSF teams are responding to the genocide in Gaza, Palestine.

In Focus
#### Attacks on medical care
##### Attacks against medical facilities and health workers, whether deliberate or indiscriminate, are part of generalised violence and atrocities committed against civilians in armed conflict. They deprive populations of health services, often when they need them the most.

In Focus
#### Conflict in Sudan
##### Find out the latest information on MSF's response to the conflict in Sudan.

In Focus
#### Mediterranean migration
##### Every year, thousands of people fleeing war, persecution and poverty at home attempt the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean. Countless lives are lost on the way.

In Focus
#### Central American migration
##### The Central American migration route, from Panama to Mexico’s northern border with the United States, is punctuated by violence.

In Focus
#### Rohingya refugee crisis
##### Legally stateless, with very limited options or rights in any country where they have sought refuge, the Rohingya are extremely vulnerable.
[view more](https://www.msf.org/focus)

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#### Welcome to Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders
Working with MSF
## What's it like to work with MSF?
##### We rely on a strong network of professionals to deliver life-saving medical aid.
Each year, thousands of international and locally-hired staff work together around the globe to provide lifesaving medical assistance to people who would otherwise be denied access to healthcare.
[Learn more](https://www.msf.org/work-msf "Learn more")
##### How your donations are used
Your donations pay for millions of consultations, surgeries, treatments and vaccinations every year.
[Find out more](https://www.msf.org/reports-and-finances#ifr "Find out more")
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Fundraising
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We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - most of them hired locally. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the **principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality**.

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##### Featured

Yemen
#### Nurses in Yemen strengthen their skills through MSF Academy for Healthcare
9 Apr 2026

Gaza-Israel war
#### Gaza: Israeli entry restrictions cause critical shortage of medical supplies
Project Update 3 Apr 2026

Chad
#### Tine, two months after repeated attacks at the border
Press Release 2 Apr 2026

Conflict in Sudan
#### Strike on Al‑Jabalain hospital results in 10 fatalities, including seven medical staff
Voices from the Field 2 Apr 2026
## Where we work
In more than 70 countries, Médecins Sans Frontières provides medical humanitarian assistance to save lives and ease the suffering of people in crisis situations.
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In focus

In Focus
#### Gaza-Israel war
##### Learn how MSF teams are responding to the genocide in Gaza, Palestine.

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#### Attacks on medical care
##### Attacks against medical facilities and health workers, whether deliberate or indiscriminate, are part of generalised violence and atrocities committed against civilians in armed conflict. They deprive populations of health services, often when they need them the most.

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#### Conflict in Sudan
##### Find out the latest information on MSF's response to the conflict in Sudan.

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#### Mediterranean migration
##### Every year, thousands of people fleeing war, persecution and poverty at home attempt the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean. Countless lives are lost on the way.

In Focus
#### Central American migration
##### The Central American migration route, from Panama to Mexico’s northern border with the United States, is punctuated by violence.

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#### Rohingya refugee crisis
##### Legally stateless, with very limited options or rights in any country where they have sought refuge, the Rohingya are extremely vulnerable. |
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