Local Editor
MSF strongly condemns the attacks on our compound and staff. Due to the severity of these attacks and the clear lack of safety for the team working there, the organization has been forced to withdraw its staff from Dhale and suspend its medical programs until further notice.
MSF is one of the few medical organizations delivering humanitarian assistance to the community in Dhale. These attacks will deprive thousands of Yemenis of much needed humanitarian and medical assistance.
Targeting the civilian population and humanitarian actors is prohibited under international humanitarian law at all times and deprives the population of humanitarian assistance. MSF calls on all warring parties, armed groups and individuals to respect and ensure the protection of humanitarian and health workers in Yemen.
MSF has been working in Dhale since 2011 providing free medical care to the people of Dhale, Qatabah, Al Azariq and Damt districts.
MSF remain committed to supporting the Yemeni people and currently operates 15 hospitals and health centers in Yemen and provides support to more than 16 hospitals or health centers across 12 governorates.
Source: News Agencies, Edited by Website Team
