https://www.medsf.org/rss/timor-leste en https://www.medsf.org/east-timorese-take-charge Each day, hundreds of refugees still return from West Timor many needing medical attention for malaria, diarrhea, chest infections and other ailments. They will continue to receive assistance upon arrival, but now it will be in a new site with a team of a Timorese doctor and nurses. Médecins Sans Frontières (MEDSF) brought in international emergency medical teams to start consulting as soon as security allowed in September. Thu, 23 Dec 1999 03:30:00 +0000 26fa2e32-b165-431b-b972-6e9b8ad3177d https://www.medsf.org/restricted-access-camps-and-slow-returns The number of returnees to East Timor is still considered to be low, according to OCHA. So far, close to 115,000 people have returned through both organised and spontaneous methods. Figures released by the Indonesian Government indicate there are another 140,000 internal refugees within West Timor and other parts of Indonesia. Fri, 10 Dec 1999 03:30:00 +0000 6e9c6f03-4303-4e44-a938-0e7f243dc2ec https://www.medsf.org/2000-returnees-day There has been an increase in returnees to East Timor with flights, boats and now land convoys bringing them to their homeland. Estimations are that up to 2,000 people per day are returning. Transit camps are being installed en route by the UNHCR; Security is being addressed by Interfet, CIVPOL and the UNHCR. Tue, 09 Nov 1999 03:30:00 +0000 51cd19b8-b93b-4407-bd4c-2b05db76abfd https://www.medsf.org/some-indications-malaria-increase In Maliana, the border crossing has been closed but the incidences of malaria are climbing. Consultations in the clinic have doubled and malaria is the principle diagnosis. In total, returnees number 43,436. Tue, 09 Nov 1999 03:30:00 +0000 8ae6d277-1bd1-4e37-8d5d-9a5a66865e85 https://www.medsf.org/msf-deeply-concerned-humanitarian-situation-sri-lanka The emergency medical aid organisation Médecins Sans Frontières today expressed its deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka. The recent outbreak of major fighting in Sri Lanka has caused civilian casualties and further hardships for the population in the contested northern areas. Fri, 05 Nov 1999 04:30:00 +0000 b8911485-5a7e-42f3-ae01-f351a29d790f https://www.medsf.org/spontaneous-returns-expected-rise-indonesian-troops-leave Although there has been substantial organised repatriation of refugees in East Timor, with officials using planes and ships to repatriate the population, there is a sizeable number of refugees who have remained sheltered in remote locations. Fri, 05 Nov 1999 03:30:00 +0000 ad8f8f91-0144-467c-967e-7767ba3a3a92 https://www.medsf.org/who-warns-epidemic-diseases-potential With the rainy season in East Timor starting, epidemic diseases,such as cholera and malaria are becoming major public health concerns, according to a warning issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Fri, 05 Nov 1999 03:30:00 +0000 b0ea74ad-6482-40f1-91c0-44def00f7dd5 https://www.medsf.org/msf-assist-after-cyclone-hits Wed, 03 Nov 1999 04:30:00 +0000 c882f97e-7fb3-4614-9b5a-e901dfac583e https://www.medsf.org/repatriation-stumbles-no-camp-access As of November 1, 1999 the combined total of organised and spontaneous returns by air and by sea has reached 36,841 (24,168 organised and 12,673 spontaneous). A new ferry return route has opened in order to increase the overall pace and effectiveness of the return operations from West Timor to East Timor. Wed, 03 Nov 1999 03:30:00 +0000 1eb4132e-7ca5-4fb7-b6ea-5b09d7d3dba9 https://www.medsf.org/plane-boat-and-foot On October 28, more returness did arrive in Dili by air flights. One flight of 42 arrived from Darwin. Another three flgiths from Kupang brought in another 290 people. Transport by boat has meant far higher numbers. October 27, one boat from Kupang with 1,885 returnees. Sun, 31 Oct 1999 03:30:00 +0000 aceeaab7-86f7-4c6f-806b-87b5b49917be