MSF is taking this
opportunity to appeal to the government of Sudan to fulfil its
humanitarian obligations towards its people.
MSF and MSF Podcasts: June 13, Geneva - The Republic of Sudan has decided to award 'Volunteer NGO of 2007' to MSF in acknowledgement of its "professionalism
and commitment".
MSF is using the opportunity of receiving the award to call attention to
the continued crisis in Darfur.
"In Darfur today, over two million people
have fled their homes and are now trapped in camps, living in squalid
conditions. Conflict and violence continues and meanwhile our aid effort
is hampered by insecurity" says MSF's International President Dr.
Christophe Fournier.
"In Darfur, all parties to the conflict must
guarantee the security of civilian populations and humanitarian workers in
the provision of assistance to people in need. MSF is taking this
opportunity to appeal to the government of Sudan to fulfil its
humanitarian obligations towards its people."
MSF remains worried about the increased confusion between political action
and impartial humanitarian assistance in conflict situations, and
reaffirms its will to remain independent, impartial and neutral in order
to be able to provide assistance to those most in need.
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