South Sudan at Breaking Point: MSF Demands Protection of Civilians and Healthcare
MSF report 'They Killed Them While We Were Running' reveals surging violence in South Sudan, with 12 attacks on MSF from Jan 2025 to Apr 2026, depriving 762,000 of care. Airstrikes rose from 2 to 138.
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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) released a report, 'They Killed Them While We Were Running', highlighting escalating violence in South Sudan. From January 2025 to April 2026, MSF suffered 12 attacks on its staff and facilities, depriving an estimated 762,000 people of healthcare access. Between 2024 and 2025, airstrikes surged from 2 to 138. MSF treated 6,095 violence-related patients in 2025 (up from 4,765 in 2024), with gunshot wound cases increasing by 77%. From January to April 2026, MSF treated over 1,800 patients, including 885 survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Specific attacks include the bombing of an MSF-supported hospital in Old Fangak in May 2025. MSF urges the South Sudanese government, the SPLA-IO, and all conflict parties to protect civilians and medical infrastructure, which are protected under international humanitarian law.
FAQ
What is the title of the report released by MSF regarding South Sudan?
The title is 'They Killed Them While We Were Running'.
How many attacks on MSF staff and facilities were reported between January 2025 and April 2026?
There were a total of 12 attacks.
How many people are estimated to have lost access to healthcare due to these attacks?
An estimated 762,000 people lost access to healthcare.
How many violence-related patients did MSF treat in South Sudan in 2025?
MSF treated 6,095 violence-related patients in 2025.
Since when has MSF been operating in South Sudan?
MSF has been active in South Sudan since 1983.