POWERFUL VIDEO TESTIMONIES: Despair and displacement in Northwest Syria
Nearly 1 million people displaced by the military offensive in Idib province
The situation in Northwest Syria remains critical with thousands of people displaced by the military offensive in Idib province. We have kept you updated on the situation there.
Almost one million people, according to the UN, have been displaced over the past three months as a result of bombing and shelling in the province. Displaced people, many of whom have been displaced several times, face harsh weather conditions and they have to struggle to find a tent to stay in at overcrowded camps. Lack of shelter, proper sanitation and food are the main needs identified.
This follows aimless attacks on civilian areas in Idlib last Tuesday on 25 February where we received 185 wounded and 18 patients who were dead-on-arrival to the three hospitals near the frontlines that we support.
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On February 17, 2020, internally displaced families visit the MSF mobile clinic in Qadimoon camp (Northwest Syria). Photographer: MSF.jpg)
Since 1 December, MSF teams have distributed in different locations in rural northern Idlib province essential relief items to respond to the needs of newly displaced people who had fled the offensive conducted by the Syrian armed forces. Photographer: MSF%20(1).jpg)
Takad. The director of the primary health centre in Takad is moving most of the medical supply to a safe location after Takad was hit several times since 13 February, causing most of the town’s residents to flee. Photographer: MSF.jpg)
Airstrikes combined with a ground offensive conducted by Syrian government forces have triggered a huge wave of displacement in Idlib province, the last rebel bastion. In Atmeh next to the border with Turkey, streets are packed with cars and trucks as people flee towards a safe place. Atmeh street. It can take 3 to 4 hours to drive from the city of Al Dana around 20 km away from Atmeh. Photographer: MSF