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Jonathan Whittall is the director of the analysis department at Doctors Without Borders. These are his own views. He is based between Johannesburg and Beirut.

Sniper bullets, designed to kill at distances of 1 000m, are being fired at targets from a much shorter range. On average each patient needs between five and nine surgeries before their wounds can heal, MSF says. (Laurie Bonnaud, MSF)
BHEKISISA TEAM

gaza march of return casualties Israel targeting of civilians

There’s something distinctly cynical about Israel’stargeting of people’s legs in Palestine’s march for freedom.

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Seventy-two countries co-operated on the military front in the battle for Mosul but abdicated their duty to care for the wounded and sick. (Bulent Kilic/AFP)
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS

Military ignored Mosul war-wounded

In ridding the city of the Islamic State, its health system was gutted, affecting 1.8-million residents

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Palestinians walk past Israel’s controversial barrier as they make their way to attend the fourth Friday prayer of Ramadan in Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS

Caught between bullets and a siege

The war on Gazans is more than physical. It is a complete suppression of their humanity.

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Southern Sudan in crisis

Whatever the outcome of the vote on secession, the region requires emergency aid.

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Unhealthy politicisation of aid to Pakistan

Applying a Western agenda to the provision of health services is disrespectful and dangerous.

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A unique lens

The child’s skin is taut against her minute frame, unable to hold the weight of her own head

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