The future of humanitarianism

Opinion July 01, 2004

In early June, five of Médicins Sans Frontières Holland’s staff in Afghanistan were killed. A Taliban spokesperson claimed responsibility and accused MSF of spying for the United States. MSF is now considering withdrawing from Afghanistan after 24 years of humanitarian work in the country.

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