cover of episode MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff

MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff

2024/11/20
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Chapters

The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) suspends operations in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, due to escalating violence and threats from gangs.
  • MSF has been operating in Haiti for 30 years.
  • The decision follows a series of violent incidents, including the execution of two patients by Haitian police.
  • The suspension will impact over 1,100 patients and 50 children with emergency conditions.

Shownotes Transcript

MSF pulls out of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince after attacks on staff. Also: US approves supply of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, why olive oil prices are plummeting and tennis bids adios to Rafael Nadal.