MSF urges respect for international law in South Sudan conflict

Médecins Sans Frontières has called on warring sides in South Sudan to respect international law after it was forced to evacuate its staff from parts of the country.

MSF urges respect for international law in South Sudan conflictMSF urges respect for international law in South Sudan conflict

MSF urges respect for international law in South Sudan conflict

An international medical charity has called on warring sides in South Sudan to respect international law after it was forced to evacuate its staff from parts of the country.

Médecins Sans Frontières says it has been forced to withdraw its international staff and halt all medical services at Leer hospital due to heavy fighting in Unity State.

MSF has warned that an imminent attack on the town will have a devastating impact on civilians and medical facilities.

Paul Critchley is the group's head of mission in South Sudan and he spoke to Santilla Chingaipe.

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