In Syria’s prisons and security branches, the darkness of the unknown overpowered the darkness of detention cells. During nearly 14 years of war, arbitrary arrests grew more common, with many people held in custody without trial or investigation. Many survivors suffer from physical injuries, psychological trauma, and chronic health conditions due to these years of … Read more
The fall of the former government of Syria on 8 December 2024 was a significant turning point in the country after nearly 14 years of war. Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has gained access to previously inaccessible areas under the control of the former government, where we were not authorised to work. The direct … Read more
After years of neglect, east Ghouta, a region located only 10 kilometres from Damascus, shows little signs of normalcy, the streets lined with the ruins of buildings are empty of the signs of life. The people here are struggling under the strain of overwhelming economic hardship. Years of health facility closures have left huge needs … Read more
Amman, Brussels – International financial support to the health system in northern Syria is in decline. The medical needs in the region far exceed the available medical services, with Syrian people bearing the greatest burden due to limited support and the closure of hospitals and health facilities. Yet, this dire situation is being treated with … Read more
Amman, 5 July, 2023 – Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF) calls on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to renew the cross-border resolution (UNSCR 2672) for the delivery of humanitarian aid into northwest Syria. Ensuring increased, expanded, and sustainable humanitarian access through all possible means and crossing points is crucial, to secure the … Read more
At 4.17 on the morning of Monday 6 February, Mohammad and his family were shaken awake by the first of two massive earthquakes which hit large parts of northwest Syria and south Türkiye. “When the earthquake shook all the buildings, my wife and I took our children and ran to the school playground,” says Mohammad. … Read more
The international organisation calls for the urgent scaling up of humanitarian supplies, which currently fail to even match pre-earthquake volumes. A Médecins Sans Frontières convoy of 14 trucks entered northwestern Syria today, arriving from Türkiye through the Hammam border crossing point. This first convoy carries 1,296 tents destined to families (of 5 people or more) … Read more
According to the latest estimates, the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria have killed more than 35,000 people and injured tens of thousands more. Médecins Sans Frontières works with affected populations in northwestern Syria with nearly 500 staff members. At the time of the disaster, MSF was already there, supporting local communities in the northwest, … Read more
Following the powerful earthquakes that hit the south of Türkiye and northwest Syria on February 6th, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), already supporting the population of northwest Syria, has mobilized its team along with local partners to respond to the increasing needs in the area. So far, the United Nations has confirmed more than 9,000 wounded … Read more
Amman, 20 December 2022 – Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF) calls on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to renew and extend the Syria cross-border resolution (UNSCR 2642) for at least 12 months, to allow the continuing provision of humanitarian aid into northwest Syria. While we urge for continuous and enhanced support to … Read more