MSF SOUTH SUDAN: Looming government offensive forces people, MSF to evacuate South Sudan town within 72 hours
Juba, 9 March 2026 – Hundreds of thousands of people in Akobo, Jonglei state, South Sudan, are facing an impossible choice as a government-forces led offensive on the town is imminent, following evacuation orders on 6 March. The number of people in the town, currently led by the opposition, includes over 17,000 who were displaced just weeks ago, in the ongoing conflict in the country. People in Akobo must now either flee without protection or remain at risk of being killed, while losing access to healthcare and other essential services.
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MSF LEBANON: Israel increases airstrikes in Lebanon, massive displacement of people
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MSF MIDDLE EAST: Escalating conflict in the Middle East-wide region - MSF adapts its programmes and prepares to scale up
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