Balkans

Bosnia, MSF

A man from Afghanistan suffering from a skin infection has a consultation with an MSF doctor in a clinic close to Vučjak camp. Bosnia, November 2019. © Anna Pantelia/MSF

In 2019, thousands of migrants and refugees attempted to cross the Balkans in the hope of reaching other European destinations.

In the Serbian capital, Belgrade, MSF continued to run a clinic providing general healthcare, mental health services, social support, and water and sanitation activities for...

Read full article in International Activity Report 2019

related articles

Bosnie. Migrants. Squats.

Balkans

Beaten, cold, sick and stranded: migrants and asylum seekers in Bosnia

“Vucjak camp is a dangerous and inhumane place – no human being should live like that.”

One - and only one - room in this five-story abandoned concrete dormitory features bunk-bed cots for refugees and migrants to sleep. Flooding throughout the building is a frequent problem. Bihać, Bosnia, July 2018. © Kamila Stepien

Balkans

Bosnia: Push-backs and inadequate conditions at the Balkan route’s new frontier

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, a crisis is looming if the pace of coordinated humanitarian response does not pick up before temperatures begin to drop.

Balkans, Serbia

Marion Nourrisson

The “Game” comes at a high price

From Turkey onwards to Italy, refugees call their attempts to cross the borders “games”. Marion Nourrisson, Communication Officer for MSF Luxembourg and in Serbia in July, explains the dangerous consequences of this "game".

Balkans, Serbia

Children and young people repeatedly abused by EU member state border athorities

In a report entitled "Games of Violence", MSF highlights the consequences of violence perpetrated by border authorities and police of EU Member States on Serbia's borders with Hungary, Bulgaria and Croatia.

Balkans, Serbia

Jovana Arsenijević

"Some experiences will remain deeply engraved in my mind"

Jovana Arsenijević, MSF assistant head of mission in Serbia, witnesses the evolution in her work with migrants in her own country.

Balkans, Serbia

Balkans route : degrading treatment suffered by migrants

The closure of the Balkans route in March 2016 and the EU/Turkey deal has led to a stupefying increase in violence committed by the security forces on the borders.

Balkans, Greece, Serbia

One year after the EU-Turkey deal

One year after the EU-Turkey deal, migrants and asylum seekers are paying the price with their health.

Balkans, Serbia

Widespread violence on migrants and refugees at the Serbian/Hungarian border

MSF calls on Hungarian authorities to investigate and take immediate action to stop these brutal practices.

Balkans, Greece, Serbia

Frozen out by Europe

Thousands trapped in freezing temperatures in Greece and the Balkans.

Balkans, Serbia

Sharp Increase in Violence Against Migrants and Refugees

Balkans, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean Sea, Serbia

In 2015, European policies led to a dramatic worsening the refugee crisis