60 acast.com Speaking Out https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts en Médecins Sans Frontières humanitarian,advocacy,international aid,médecins sans frontières,MSF,doctors without borders,histoire,dilemmes,prise de parole publique,témoignage,witnessing,ethics ,humanitaire,relations internationales,mémoire Médecins Sans Frontières Médecins Sans Frontières The MSF “Speaking Out” podcasts are adapted from the original Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Speaking Out Case Studies (SOCS). Like the case studies, the podcast examines the challenges and dilemmas surrounding speaking out. Each series offers an in-depth look into humanitarian dilemmas in a specific crisis through the narration of extracts from MSF documents and press archives to help establish the facts. Interviews with the main MSF protagonists at the time of the events also provide insight into, and personal analysis of, the positions adopted. 


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The MSF Speaking Out Case Studies (SOCS) is a series of case studies that openly examines and analyses MSF’s actions and decision-making processes during humanitarian emergencies that have led it to speak out or not. The SOCS project assists all MSF members, as well as a growing external audience, in understanding how speaking out articulates with humanitarian interventions.  

 

Download all SOCS in English and French on: https://www.msf.org/speakingout/all-case-studies

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The MSF “Speaking Out” podcasts are adapted from the original Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Speaking Out Case Studies (SOCS). Like the case studies, the podcast examines the challenges and dilemmas surrounding speaking out. Each series offers an in-depth look into humanitarian dilemmas in a specific crisis through the narration of extracts from MSF documents and press archives to help establish the facts. Interviews with the main MSF protagonists at the time of the events also provide insight into, and personal analysis of, the positions adopted. 


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The MSF Speaking Out Case Studies (SOCS) is a series of case studies that openly examines and analyses MSF’s actions and decision-making processes during humanitarian emergencies that have led it to speak out or not. The SOCS project assists all MSF members, as well as a growing external audience, in understanding how speaking out articulates with humanitarian interventions.  

 

Download all SOCS in English and French on: https://www.msf.org/speakingout/all-case-studies

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Médecins Sans Frontières donatienne.sadicoult@paris.msf.org 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f/1764928270998-25473e75-6768-4a88-8b0c-3e21b2b20c7c.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts Speaking Out MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 1: Bangladesh in the 1990s MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 1: Bangladesh in the 1990s Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:25:04 GMT 41:28 69257f79365dc3dd9c61ebd6 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-1-bangladesh-in-the-1 69257f79365dc3dd9c61ebd6 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-1-bangladesh-in-the-1 Médecins Sans Frontières full 4 1 Episode 1: Bangladesh in the 1990s 

In 1991–1992, Myanmar’s military repression forces over 250,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh, where they settle in refugee camps. In the camps near Cox’s Bazar, MSF observes dire living conditions and violence, while Bangladeshi authorities limit aid and force repatriations. MSF engages in “silent advocacy,” raising concerns only with political stakeholders in order to maintain activities in the camps. This episode highlights enduring dilemmas in MSF’s humanitarian approach with the Rohingya: publicly speaking out versus staying silent to preserve access.


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This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population. To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF.


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.


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This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sandberg.  

Photo crédits: Generic MSF

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 1: Bangladesh in the 1990s 

In 1991–1992, Myanmar’s military repression forces over 250,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh, where they settle in refugee camps. In the camps near Cox’s Bazar, MSF observes dire living conditions and violence, while Bangladeshi authorities limit aid and force repatriations. MSF engages in “silent advocacy,” raising concerns only with political stakeholders in order to maintain activities in the camps. This episode highlights enduring dilemmas in MSF’s humanitarian approach with the Rohingya: publicly speaking out versus staying silent to preserve access.


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*


This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population. To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF.


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.


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*

*


This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sandberg.  

Photo crédits: Generic MSF

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 2: Years of growth and silence MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 2: Years of growth and silence Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:24:56 GMT 32:25 692586a1be0b912f5067a1d3 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-2-bangladesh-in-the-1 692586a1be0b912f5067a1d3 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-2-bangladesh-in-the-1 Médecins Sans Frontières full 4 2 Episode 2: Years of growth and silence 

In Myanmar an increasingly authoritarian regime is taking shape, inhibiting the return of refugees and making the lives of the Rohingya who’ve remained in Rakhine State increasingly difficult. MSF documents systematic persecution but is divided over how to approach the dilemma of access versus speaking out. While from 1994, MSF Holland opts for “silent diplomacy” in order to expand its malaria and HIV/AIDs programmes in Myanmar, MSF France decides to withdraw in 2006, denouncing the authorities lack of transparency.


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This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.  


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.  


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population.  To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF. 


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.  


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*

*


This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sandberg.  

Photo crédits: Carlos Quarenghi

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 2: Years of growth and silence 

In Myanmar an increasingly authoritarian regime is taking shape, inhibiting the return of refugees and making the lives of the Rohingya who’ve remained in Rakhine State increasingly difficult. MSF documents systematic persecution but is divided over how to approach the dilemma of access versus speaking out. While from 1994, MSF Holland opts for “silent diplomacy” in order to expand its malaria and HIV/AIDs programmes in Myanmar, MSF France decides to withdraw in 2006, denouncing the authorities lack of transparency.


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*


This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.  


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.  


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population.  To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF. 


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.  


*

*

*


This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sandberg.  

Photo crédits: Carlos Quarenghi

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 3: A slow opening at MSF MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 3: A slow opening at MSF Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:24:48 GMT 19:36 692588e5ab6de176130f076c false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-3-a-slow-opening-at-m 692588e5ab6de176130f076c 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-3-a-slow-opening-at-m Médecins Sans Frontières full 4 3 Episode 3: A slow opening at MSF 


In 2006, following MSF’s internal reorganisation, MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) refocuses advocacy on the Rohingya marking a shift in its approach to testimony. To bypass Myanmar’s restrictions, strengthened through violent crackdowns on protesters after 2007’s Saffron Revolution, most of the speaking out concerns the fate of unregistered refugees in Bangladesh. Nonetheless, in Myanmar, MSF OCA speaks out on the humanitarian consequences of state-sponsored discrimination, repression, and lack of access to healthcare for both the Rohingya and people living with AIDS.


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This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.  


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.  


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population.  To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF. 


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.  


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This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sandberg.  

Photo crédits: Giulio Di Sturco

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 3: A slow opening at MSF 


In 2006, following MSF’s internal reorganisation, MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) refocuses advocacy on the Rohingya marking a shift in its approach to testimony. To bypass Myanmar’s restrictions, strengthened through violent crackdowns on protesters after 2007’s Saffron Revolution, most of the speaking out concerns the fate of unregistered refugees in Bangladesh. Nonetheless, in Myanmar, MSF OCA speaks out on the humanitarian consequences of state-sponsored discrimination, repression, and lack of access to healthcare for both the Rohingya and people living with AIDS.


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*


This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.  


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.  


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population.  To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF. 


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.  


*

*

*


This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sandberg.  

Photo crédits: Giulio Di Sturco

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 4: Myanmar opens up MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 4: Myanmar opens up Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:24:40 GMT 38:45 692589b020344a04139867d0 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-4-myanmar-opens-up 692589b020344a04139867d0 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-4-myanmar-opens-up Médecins Sans Frontières full 4 4 Episode 4: Myanmar opens up 


In 2008, Cyclone Nargis devastates Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Delta, killing over 130,000 people. The crisis opens a humanitarian space. From 2009 onwards, MSF intensifies its public advocacy on the Rohingya including the “Fatal Policy: How the Rohingya Suffer the Consequences of Statelessness” report that highlights the health consequences of restrictive policies in Myanmar. Though never publicly published, it becomes a key tool in diplomatic exchanges. Throughout, MSF balances the need for advocacy with operational access, gradually developing a comprehensive regional strategy that highlights the Rohingya crisis as a major humanitarian and political issue.


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This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population. To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF.


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.


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*

*


This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: Generic MSF

A special thanks to Rian Landman  


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 4: Myanmar opens up 


In 2008, Cyclone Nargis devastates Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Delta, killing over 130,000 people. The crisis opens a humanitarian space. From 2009 onwards, MSF intensifies its public advocacy on the Rohingya including the “Fatal Policy: How the Rohingya Suffer the Consequences of Statelessness” report that highlights the health consequences of restrictive policies in Myanmar. Though never publicly published, it becomes a key tool in diplomatic exchanges. Throughout, MSF balances the need for advocacy with operational access, gradually developing a comprehensive regional strategy that highlights the Rohingya crisis as a major humanitarian and political issue.


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*

*


This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population. To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF.


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.


*

*

*


This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: Generic MSF

A special thanks to Rian Landman  


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 5: Renewed violence and loss of access to Myanmar MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 5: Renewed violence and loss of access to Myanmar Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:24:31 GMT 41:14 69258aa3ac4db2b0310605cc false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-5-renewed-violence-an 69258aa3ac4db2b0310605cc 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-5-renewed-violence-an Médecins Sans Frontières full 4 5 Episode 5: Renewed violence and loss of access to Myanmar 


In 2012, violence breaks out in Myanmar’s Rakhine State between Buddhists and Rohingya after a Buddhist woman is allegedly killed by Rohingya men. Retaliatory attacks displace tens of thousands and create widespread insecurity. MSF struggles to provide healthcare amid harassment, access restrictions, and arrests of Rohingya staff, forcing a suspension of operations. MSF faces ethical challenges in maintaining neutrality and impartiality while being seen by other communities in Rakhine as biased toward Muslims. With the regime detaining two MSF staff members, the organisation finds itself once again in a difficult position when it comes to speaking out.


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This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population. To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF.


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.


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This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: Kaung Htet

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 5: Renewed violence and loss of access to Myanmar 


In 2012, violence breaks out in Myanmar’s Rakhine State between Buddhists and Rohingya after a Buddhist woman is allegedly killed by Rohingya men. Retaliatory attacks displace tens of thousands and create widespread insecurity. MSF struggles to provide healthcare amid harassment, access restrictions, and arrests of Rohingya staff, forcing a suspension of operations. MSF faces ethical challenges in maintaining neutrality and impartiality while being seen by other communities in Rakhine as biased toward Muslims. With the regime detaining two MSF staff members, the organisation finds itself once again in a difficult position when it comes to speaking out.


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*


This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population. To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF.


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.


*

*

*


This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: Kaung Htet

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 6: Under pressure in Myanmar MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 6: Under pressure in Myanmar Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:24:22 GMT 25:38 69258bf9e5cc28ec3b4c75e2 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-6-under-pressure-in-m 69258bf9e5cc28ec3b4c75e2 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-6-under-pressure-in-m Médecins Sans Frontières full 4 6 Episode 6: Under pressure in Myanmar 


In January 2014, in Du Chee Yar Tan, Rakhine State, MSF OCA treats wounded Rohingya after a violent attack and issues a public statement. The Myanmar government denies the violence, pressures MSF for patient details, and accuses it of exaggeration. Over the following weeks, MSF issues cautious public statements emphasising neutrality and commitment to medical needs. Teams face harassment, protests, and accusations of misinformation from the Myanmar government. Negotiations over the renewal of MSF’s Memorandum of Understanding in the country collapse. On 27 February 2014, MSF OCA is ordered to close all programs in Myanmar.


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This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.  


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.  


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population.  To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF. 


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.  


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*

*


This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: Chris Huby

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 6: Under pressure in Myanmar 


In January 2014, in Du Chee Yar Tan, Rakhine State, MSF OCA treats wounded Rohingya after a violent attack and issues a public statement. The Myanmar government denies the violence, pressures MSF for patient details, and accuses it of exaggeration. Over the following weeks, MSF issues cautious public statements emphasising neutrality and commitment to medical needs. Teams face harassment, protests, and accusations of misinformation from the Myanmar government. Negotiations over the renewal of MSF’s Memorandum of Understanding in the country collapse. On 27 February 2014, MSF OCA is ordered to close all programs in Myanmar.


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*


This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.  


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.  


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population.  To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF. 


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.  


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This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: Chris Huby

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 7: Introspection at MSF MSF and the Rohingya 1992 - 2014 - Episode 7: Introspection at MSF Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:24:14 GMT 29:54 69258cc5b1fff443d5d9eff6 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-7-introspection-at-ms 69258cc5b1fff443d5d9eff6 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f msf-and-the-rohingya-1992-2014-episode-7-introspection-at-ms Médecins Sans Frontières full 4 7 Episode 7: Introspection at MSF 


Eventually, the Myanmar Government backs down and limits the ban to MSF activities in Rakhine. This still leaves the organisation with a dilemma: speaking out on Rohingya persecution versus preserving life-saving programmes in other states. After tense debates, MSF OCA leadership decides to withdraw from Rakhine to retain access elsewhere. Many argue that this compromises principles for access. In 2017, mass violence drives Rohingya into Bangladesh with thousands killed, which MSF documents and publicly denounces. International legal cases accuse Myanmar of genocide, while abuses persist. MSF continues to question its 2014 choices and the balance between speaking out and access.


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This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.  


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.  


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population.  To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF. 


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.  


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This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: Eddy McCall

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 7: Introspection at MSF 


Eventually, the Myanmar Government backs down and limits the ban to MSF activities in Rakhine. This still leaves the organisation with a dilemma: speaking out on Rohingya persecution versus preserving life-saving programmes in other states. After tense debates, MSF OCA leadership decides to withdraw from Rakhine to retain access elsewhere. Many argue that this compromises principles for access. In 2017, mass violence drives Rohingya into Bangladesh with thousands killed, which MSF documents and publicly denounces. International legal cases accuse Myanmar of genocide, while abuses persist. MSF continues to question its 2014 choices and the balance between speaking out and access.


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This podcast series is adapted from the MSF Speaking Out Case Study “MSF and the Rohingya 1992 – 2014”.  


It brings to light two decades of MSF advocacy activities as part of its humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and Myanmar.  


It examines the challenges that MSF teams in the field and headquarters encountered when deciding whether and how MSF could publicly speak out about the plight of the Rohingya facing persecutions and violence in Myanmar and Bangladesh. During the 1992-2014 period, MSF worked mostly through diplomatic channels “behind closed doors” to advocate about the Rohingya’s plight with foreign diplomats and United Nations agencies. This “silent advocacy” was challenged within MSF by those who felt that the lack of public speaking out meant MSF was abandoning a persecuted population.  To maintain an operational presence without speaking out publicly was not seen as an ethically justifiable option for an independent and impartial humanitarian organisation like MSF. 


Over 7 episodes, the podcast explores the challenges, dilemmas and internal disagreements underlying MSF’s humanitarian response to assist the Rohingya under the Myanmar authoritarian regime.  


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This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.  

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett and Laurence Binet. 

The narrator is Claire Lubert. 

Extracts are read by Clive Hayward and Lucy Scott  

The voiceovers are by Kevin Halliwell, Charles Nove and Alex Vincent.  

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: Eddy McCall

A special thanks to Rian Landman  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 1: The First War in Chechnya War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 1: The First War in Chechnya Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:24:00 GMT 23:48 691f47e3d8c4f044fff00313 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-1-the 691f47e3d8c4f044fff00313 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-1-the Médecins Sans Frontières full 3 1 Episode 1: The First War in Chechnya

The first war of independence of Chechnya with the Russian Federation starts in 1994 and runs for two years during which access was regularly blocked by Russian forces. MSF feeds the press with information on the rapidly deteriorating conditions and the Russian’s refusal to let them into many areas of the country. 




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Generic MSF


 


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 


 

This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 1: The First War in Chechnya

The first war of independence of Chechnya with the Russian Federation starts in 1994 and runs for two years during which access was regularly blocked by Russian forces. MSF feeds the press with information on the rapidly deteriorating conditions and the Russian’s refusal to let them into many areas of the country. 




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Generic MSF


 


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 


 

This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 2: A Far Cry from Peace War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 2: A Far Cry from Peace Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:23:50 GMT 23:06 691f4962d35aa096b556bb55 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-2-a-fa 691f4962d35aa096b556bb55 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-2-a-fa Médecins Sans Frontières full 3 2 Episode 2: A Far Cry from Peace

In 1999, while the country and its people are still struggling to recover, the Russian authorities start bombing Chechnya again. The Russian Federation President, Boris Yeltsin talks publicly about a peace plan but his forces carry out a ruthless bombing campaign on rebel-held villages in southern Chechnya. MSF sections are united in wanting to speak out about what their staff witnessed before being forced out of the region. So what is the best way to draw the world's attention to the plight of the Chechen population, without endangering the national staff who continue to work in southern Chechnya?



This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Olivier Jobard/MYOP


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 



This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 2: A Far Cry from Peace

In 1999, while the country and its people are still struggling to recover, the Russian authorities start bombing Chechnya again. The Russian Federation President, Boris Yeltsin talks publicly about a peace plan but his forces carry out a ruthless bombing campaign on rebel-held villages in southern Chechnya. MSF sections are united in wanting to speak out about what their staff witnessed before being forced out of the region. So what is the best way to draw the world's attention to the plight of the Chechen population, without endangering the national staff who continue to work in southern Chechnya?



This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Olivier Jobard/MYOP


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 



This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 3: Advocacy without access War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 3: Advocacy without access Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:23:43 GMT 25:48 691f4a573962bb012e17486e false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-3-advo 691f4a573962bb012e17486e 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-3-advo Médecins Sans Frontières full 3 3 Episode 3: Advocacy without access

With hostilities in Chechnya flaring up again in what the Russian Federation terms as “anti-terrorist operations”, MSF leaders decide to take advantage of the ceremony of the reception of Nobel Peace Prize to call on the international community to intervene. But MSF teams are struggling to work in a Chechnya facing all-out war and dangerous security problems. Instead, MSF starts support refugees in the neighbouring republics where they collect first-hands accounts. Inside Chechnya, operations are run through staff members from the Caucasus who are trained, supported, and managed from afar by international teams in the region. MSF is in a difficult situation that raises many questions: Should MSF be speaking out based on refugees’ testimonies if there are no operational activities with international staff permanently on the ground sin Chechnya? When dealing with a regime in denial of the realities of a war, why is it important to use the word ‘war’? Is it up to MSF to call for this qualification? 




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Sandra Aslaksen



A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?

To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 3: Advocacy without access

With hostilities in Chechnya flaring up again in what the Russian Federation terms as “anti-terrorist operations”, MSF leaders decide to take advantage of the ceremony of the reception of Nobel Peace Prize to call on the international community to intervene. But MSF teams are struggling to work in a Chechnya facing all-out war and dangerous security problems. Instead, MSF starts support refugees in the neighbouring republics where they collect first-hands accounts. Inside Chechnya, operations are run through staff members from the Caucasus who are trained, supported, and managed from afar by international teams in the region. MSF is in a difficult situation that raises many questions: Should MSF be speaking out based on refugees’ testimonies if there are no operational activities with international staff permanently on the ground sin Chechnya? When dealing with a regime in denial of the realities of a war, why is it important to use the word ‘war’? Is it up to MSF to call for this qualification? 




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Sandra Aslaksen



A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?

To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 4: A cautious re-entry to Chechnya War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 4: A cautious re-entry to Chechnya Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:23:34 GMT 21:58 691f4ce05f27d8c1bf820c03 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-4-a-ca 691f4ce05f27d8c1bf820c03 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-4-a-ca Médecins Sans Frontières full 3 4 Episode 4: A cautious re-entry to Chechnya

Throughout the year 2000, MSF seizes every opportunity to raise the alarm on the Chechen’s fate with governments and institutions around the world, but to little concrete effect other than general condemnation. With still no international staff in the country, MSF sections resort to so-called ‘remote control’ management, using locally hired employees to deliver aid on the ground. Concerns over the organisation’s legitimacy in speaking out remain and soon one of the sections starts making unauthorised and dangerous trips over the border into Chechnya from Dagestan where they ran distributions of basic care items. Under attack in the Russian media, MSF wonders whether it should ignore or address the accusations of espionage regularly thrown at the organization?




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Gazelle Gaignaire


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 4: A cautious re-entry to Chechnya

Throughout the year 2000, MSF seizes every opportunity to raise the alarm on the Chechen’s fate with governments and institutions around the world, but to little concrete effect other than general condemnation. With still no international staff in the country, MSF sections resort to so-called ‘remote control’ management, using locally hired employees to deliver aid on the ground. Concerns over the organisation’s legitimacy in speaking out remain and soon one of the sections starts making unauthorised and dangerous trips over the border into Chechnya from Dagestan where they ran distributions of basic care items. Under attack in the Russian media, MSF wonders whether it should ignore or address the accusations of espionage regularly thrown at the organization?




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Gazelle Gaignaire


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 5: All on the same page War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 5: All on the same page Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:23:24 GMT 21:33 691f4e204105c9a0212eab57 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-5-all 691f4e204105c9a0212eab57 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-5-all Médecins Sans Frontières full 3 5 Episode 5: All on the same page

MSF’s operations in Chechnya are slowly starting back up again after 3 years of being run remotely. Although the bombing stops, general insecurity is pervasive and restarting these programmes is not without risks.

With an international team back on the ground in Chechnya, everyone agrees on the need to document the situation more thoroughly. A collection of patients’ accounts in the report “Chechnya: The politics of terror” is handed over at a press conference. The various MSF sections agree on a coordinated media strategy for getting news out of Chechnya and into the press, in particular the Russian media.




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits:© Eric Bouvet


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 5: All on the same page

MSF’s operations in Chechnya are slowly starting back up again after 3 years of being run remotely. Although the bombing stops, general insecurity is pervasive and restarting these programmes is not without risks.

With an international team back on the ground in Chechnya, everyone agrees on the need to document the situation more thoroughly. A collection of patients’ accounts in the report “Chechnya: The politics of terror” is handed over at a press conference. The various MSF sections agree on a coordinated media strategy for getting news out of Chechnya and into the press, in particular the Russian media.




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits:© Eric Bouvet


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 6: 'Kidnapped by mistake']]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:23:15 GMT 33:19 692039dad35aa096b5959ec6 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-6-kidn 692039dad35aa096b5959ec6 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-6-kidn Médecins Sans Frontières full 3 6 Episode 6: 'Kidnapped by mistake'

Kidnappings are becoming more commonplace in Chechnya and closer to home for MSF as various staff members are held for questioning. At the start of 2001, a key member of the team in the North Caucasus is taken hostage and questions are asked as to whether there's a causal link between MSF’s decision to speak out in the media and the kidnapping? MSF is faced with the following dilemma: should the organisation speak out in the media to create visibility and hopefully bring their colleague some much-needed protection? Or should MSF be as discreet as possible to avoid a rise in the hostage’s so-called ‘market value’? Is it wise to take active steps to secure the hostage's release, such as publicly denouncing the responsibilities, negligence or even complicity of the government controlling the territory where the kidnapping took place?




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Eddy Van Wessel


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 6: 'Kidnapped by mistake'

Kidnappings are becoming more commonplace in Chechnya and closer to home for MSF as various staff members are held for questioning. At the start of 2001, a key member of the team in the North Caucasus is taken hostage and questions are asked as to whether there's a causal link between MSF’s decision to speak out in the media and the kidnapping? MSF is faced with the following dilemma: should the organisation speak out in the media to create visibility and hopefully bring their colleague some much-needed protection? Or should MSF be as discreet as possible to avoid a rise in the hostage’s so-called ‘market value’? Is it wise to take active steps to secure the hostage's release, such as publicly denouncing the responsibilities, negligence or even complicity of the government controlling the territory where the kidnapping took place?




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Eddy Van Wessel


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 7: Anti-terrorist rhetoric War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 7: Anti-terrorist rhetoric Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:23:06 GMT 27:46 69203b1c3962bb012e5907a8 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-7-anti 69203b1c3962bb012e5907a8 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-7-anti Médecins Sans Frontières full 3 7 Episode 7: Anti-terrorist rhetoric

MSF’s operations have been closed down in Chechnya in response to the MSF Coordinator’s kidnapping. After his release, three weeks later, MSF tries to restart its operations in Chechnya but there are delays due to security issues, and for now, the only programmes in the country are run through remote control management from Dagestan, on Chechnya eastern border. Most of MSF’s Caucasus staff are behind the return and support MSF speaking out in the media. Meanwhile and in a statement after the September 11th 2001 attacks in New York and Washington, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation links Russian military operations in Chechnya with the anti-terrorist combat launched by the American government. 

After the events of 11 September 2001, the West's attitude and view of Russia became more complacent, which weakened the impact of MSF's efforts to raise awareness of the plight of the Chechen population.




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Olivier Jobard


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 7: Anti-terrorist rhetoric

MSF’s operations have been closed down in Chechnya in response to the MSF Coordinator’s kidnapping. After his release, three weeks later, MSF tries to restart its operations in Chechnya but there are delays due to security issues, and for now, the only programmes in the country are run through remote control management from Dagestan, on Chechnya eastern border. Most of MSF’s Caucasus staff are behind the return and support MSF speaking out in the media. Meanwhile and in a statement after the September 11th 2001 attacks in New York and Washington, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation links Russian military operations in Chechnya with the anti-terrorist combat launched by the American government. 

After the events of 11 September 2001, the West's attitude and view of Russia became more complacent, which weakened the impact of MSF's efforts to raise awareness of the plight of the Chechen population.




This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Olivier Jobard


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 8: A Deliberate Strategy of Non-Assistance War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 8: A Deliberate Strategy of Non-Assistance Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:22:55 GMT 24:16 69203d243962bb012e597520 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-8-a-de 69203d243962bb012e597520 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-8-a-de Médecins Sans Frontières full 3 8 Episode 8: A Deliberate Strategy of Non-Assistance

The situation in the North Caucasus is becoming increasingly violent. The Russian federal authorities are forcing Chechen refugees to return to Chechnya, where they reign terror. They are also putting pressure on humanitarian organisations to stop helping refugees in 'Ingushetia, which would encourage them to return. When colleagues at other organisations are kidnapped in Chechnya, MSF closes down all operations in the country again. With a diminishing international presence in the warzone, MSF is once again faced with dilemmas - should it continue to speak out about human rights abuses its staff haven't witnessed? How can they help those in need and in danger in the region? And how long will it be before one of their own staff is once again held hostage?



This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Simon Norfolk


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 8: A Deliberate Strategy of Non-Assistance

The situation in the North Caucasus is becoming increasingly violent. The Russian federal authorities are forcing Chechen refugees to return to Chechnya, where they reign terror. They are also putting pressure on humanitarian organisations to stop helping refugees in 'Ingushetia, which would encourage them to return. When colleagues at other organisations are kidnapped in Chechnya, MSF closes down all operations in the country again. With a diminishing international presence in the warzone, MSF is once again faced with dilemmas - should it continue to speak out about human rights abuses its staff haven't witnessed? How can they help those in need and in danger in the region? And how long will it be before one of their own staff is once again held hostage?



This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits: © Simon Norfolk


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 9: Speaking out in a time of kidnapping War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya - Episode 9: Speaking out in a time of kidnapping Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:22:45 GMT 41:49 6920960900a96fa12b21635a false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-9-spea 6920960900a96fa12b21635a 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f war-crimes-and-politics-of-terror-in-chechnya-episode-9-spea Médecins Sans Frontières full 3 9 Episode 9: Speaking out in a time of kidnapping

In August 2002, the threat to MSF becomes a reality and another Coordinator, a Dutch national for the MSF Swiss section, is kidnapped in Dagestan. The organisation is once again faced with the dilemma of how and when to speak out on the situation in the North Caucasus while one of its members is held hostage. MSF opts to keep quiet at first, but as the weeks turn into months and the MSF Coordinator is still not released, MSF starts questioning whether it should take active steps to secure the hostage’s release by publicly pointing out a government’s responsibilities, negligence, or even complicity when a kidnapping occurs on its soil, or should it not enter into these conversations to avoid the potential for a government to dig in its heels? Tensions are running high, especially between MSF, the Dutch authorities and the family of the hostage, and some feel the structures within the organisation are not helping the situation.





This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits:© Michael Yassukovich


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 9: Speaking out in a time of kidnapping

In August 2002, the threat to MSF becomes a reality and another Coordinator, a Dutch national for the MSF Swiss section, is kidnapped in Dagestan. The organisation is once again faced with the dilemma of how and when to speak out on the situation in the North Caucasus while one of its members is held hostage. MSF opts to keep quiet at first, but as the weeks turn into months and the MSF Coordinator is still not released, MSF starts questioning whether it should take active steps to secure the hostage’s release by publicly pointing out a government’s responsibilities, negligence, or even complicity when a kidnapping occurs on its soil, or should it not enter into these conversations to avoid the potential for a government to dig in its heels? Tensions are running high, especially between MSF, the Dutch authorities and the family of the hostage, and some feel the structures within the organisation are not helping the situation.





This podcast series is written, produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. Interviews are recorded by Lucy Dearlove. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

Extracts are read by Didi Bellos and Matthew Wade. 

The voiceovers are by Lucy Dearlove and Mark Fairclough. 

The music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg.  

Photo credits:© Michael Yassukovich


A special thanks to Dr Alain Devaux. 




This podcast is adapted from the case study “War Crimes and Politics of Terror in Chechnya, 1994 – 2004”. Over 9 episodes, it explores the challenges and dilemmas MSF faced during the two wars in Chechnya between 1994 and 2004. These wars raised many questions for MSF on when and how the organisation should speak out publicly about the war crimes its staff witness and the chilling effects of the politics of terror on the Chechen people. 

Through MSF press releases, internal reports, speeches, and news articles of the time as well as eyewitness testimonies from MSF staff, this podcast series examines the challenges MSF faced when access to those in need was repeatedly blocked by the Russian authorities, forcing international staff to operate and train Caucasus teams at a distance. Later on, when staff members were kidnapped, MSF was confronted with a new dilemma - whether to raise a voice or lay low until their colleagues were released?


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 1: Resumption of war in eastern Zaire Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 1: Resumption of war in eastern Zaire Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:22:29 GMT 27:21 691f2c763962bb012e0bc5a2 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-episode 691f2c763962bb012e0bc5a2 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-episode Médecins Sans Frontières full 2 1 Episode 1: Resumption of war in eastern Zaire


In 1996, MSF attempts to alert the international community about the resurgence of conflict in eastern Zaire, as witnessed by teams on the ground. The perpetrators of the Rwandan Tutsi genocide, living in refugee camps, threaten and attack the Zairean civilian population. The same perpetrators are holding Rwandan refugees that fled the 1994 genocide, hostage within the camps. The new Rwandan regime and its Zairian ally, the Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo-Zaire (ADFL), launches counter attacks on the refugee camps.  


This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg

Photo credits : © Wim Van Cappellen

 

A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 

This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 

To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 1: Resumption of war in eastern Zaire


In 1996, MSF attempts to alert the international community about the resurgence of conflict in eastern Zaire, as witnessed by teams on the ground. The perpetrators of the Rwandan Tutsi genocide, living in refugee camps, threaten and attack the Zairean civilian population. The same perpetrators are holding Rwandan refugees that fled the 1994 genocide, hostage within the camps. The new Rwandan regime and its Zairian ally, the Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo-Zaire (ADFL), launches counter attacks on the refugee camps.  


This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg

Photo credits : © Wim Van Cappellen

 

A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 

This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 

To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 2: Information war over refugee numbers Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 2: Information war over refugee numbers Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:22:21 GMT 34:17 691f2e7ad8c4f044ffe62516 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-2-inf 691f2e7ad8c4f044ffe62516 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-2-inf Médecins Sans Frontières full 2 2 Episode 2: Information war over refugee numbers

As the instability of the region increases, MSF and other humanitarian organisations are eventually forced out of eastern Zaire entirely. MSF suspects that thousands of refugees are suffering and at risk of dying. The organisation decides to launch an appeal for an armed international intervention and communicates about the plight of the population, predicting a health catastrophe, if access for aid agencies is not provided.




This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Frederic Sautereau

 


A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 



This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 2: Information war over refugee numbers

As the instability of the region increases, MSF and other humanitarian organisations are eventually forced out of eastern Zaire entirely. MSF suspects that thousands of refugees are suffering and at risk of dying. The organisation decides to launch an appeal for an armed international intervention and communicates about the plight of the population, predicting a health catastrophe, if access for aid agencies is not provided.




This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Frederic Sautereau

 


A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 



This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 3: Under fire in the press Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 3: Under fire in the press Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:22:13 GMT 43:42 691f35e5087c4173ab10e35e false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-3-und 691f35e5087c4173ab10e35e 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-3-und Médecins Sans Frontières full 2 3 Episode 3: Under fire in the press

In November 1996, the offensive led by the ADFL and Rwandan forces empties the camps in eastern Zaire of their population. Some refugees were repatriated to Rwanda and others fled into the neighboring forest. MSF denounces the repatriation conditions and is reproached by the press for "catastrophic" forecasts made a few weeks earlier.




This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Frederic Sautereau

 


A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 


This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 3: Under fire in the press

In November 1996, the offensive led by the ADFL and Rwandan forces empties the camps in eastern Zaire of their population. Some refugees were repatriated to Rwanda and others fled into the neighboring forest. MSF denounces the repatriation conditions and is reproached by the press for "catastrophic" forecasts made a few weeks earlier.




This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Frederic Sautereau

 


A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 


This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 4: Humanitarians used as bait Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 4: Humanitarians used as bait Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:22:05 GMT 41:34 691f3c83087c4173ab139337 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-4-hum 691f3c83087c4173ab139337 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-4-hum Médecins Sans Frontières full 2 4 Episode 4: Humanitarians used as bait

Finally allowed into South Kivu, a province in eastern Zaire, the MSF teams discover that refugees are being massacred by the ADFL and its allies, particularly in the Massisi and the Shabunda regions. MSF realises that MSF teams are used as bait by the ADFL to lure the refugees out of the forests and kill them.



This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Wim Van Cappellen

 


A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 


This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 4: Humanitarians used as bait

Finally allowed into South Kivu, a province in eastern Zaire, the MSF teams discover that refugees are being massacred by the ADFL and its allies, particularly in the Massisi and the Shabunda regions. MSF realises that MSF teams are used as bait by the ADFL to lure the refugees out of the forests and kill them.



This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Wim Van Cappellen

 


A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 


This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 5: Forest exodus Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 5: Forest exodus Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:21:56 GMT 45:45 691f3d7c087c4173ab13d7b5 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-5-for 691f3d7c087c4173ab13d7b5 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-5-for Médecins Sans Frontières full 2 5 Episode 5: Forest exodus

The ADFL takes control of all of the Kivu province and refugees continue to flee their rapid advance eastwards through the forest. MSF struggles to maintain access to the refugees amidst the violence, restrictions, and threats to team safety, while receiving continued reports about refugee massacres.



This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg 

Photo credits : © Wim Van Cappellen

A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 


This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 5: Forest exodus

The ADFL takes control of all of the Kivu province and refugees continue to flee their rapid advance eastwards through the forest. MSF struggles to maintain access to the refugees amidst the violence, restrictions, and threats to team safety, while receiving continued reports about refugee massacres.



This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg 

Photo credits : © Wim Van Cappellen

A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 


This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 6: Silent vs public advocacy Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 6: Silent vs public advocacy Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:21:48 GMT 42:29 691f4396087c4173ab15ed04 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-6-sil 691f4396087c4173ab15ed04 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-6-sil Médecins Sans Frontières full 2 6 Episode 6: Silent vs public advocacy

MSF's exploratory mission teams complete their reports on their Masisi and Shabunda visits. Details of mass graves, massacres, and the fact that the ADFL used humanitarian teams as bait to lure refugees out of the forests, sent shock waves through MSF offices. A debate about the use of the information collected ensued: should it be made public or not?



This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Wim Van Cappellen

A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 


This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 6: Silent vs public advocacy

MSF's exploratory mission teams complete their reports on their Masisi and Shabunda visits. Details of mass graves, massacres, and the fact that the ADFL used humanitarian teams as bait to lure refugees out of the forests, sent shock waves through MSF offices. A debate about the use of the information collected ensued: should it be made public or not?



This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Wim Van Cappellen

A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 


This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 7: The ‘Forced Flight’ report Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 7: The ‘Forced Flight’ report Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:21:40 GMT 20:41 691f4522d8c4f044ffef5472 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-7-the 691f4522d8c4f044ffef5472 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-7-the Médecins Sans Frontières full 2 7 Episode 7: The ‘Forced Flight’ report

In May 1997, MSF published a new study describing the movements of refugees in the Great Lakes region of Africa and the fate of refugees. MSF planned to distribute the report to a small group of journalists, asking them not to cite MSF as the source of the information. However, a lack of communication between MSF offices and with the teams in the field, exacerbates tensions.



This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Frederic Sautereau

 


A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 




This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 7: The ‘Forced Flight’ report

In May 1997, MSF published a new study describing the movements of refugees in the Great Lakes region of Africa and the fate of refugees. MSF planned to distribute the report to a small group of journalists, asking them not to cite MSF as the source of the information. However, a lack of communication between MSF offices and with the teams in the field, exacerbates tensions.



This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Frederic Sautereau

 


A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 




This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 8: Learning from retrospective reports Hunting and killing Rwandan refugees in Zaire-Congo - Ep. 8: Learning from retrospective reports Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:21:30 GMT 29:40 691f464c4105c9a0212bf0f3 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-8-lea 691f464c4105c9a0212bf0f3 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f hunting-and-killing-rwandan-refugees-in-zaire-congo-ep-8-lea Médecins Sans Frontières full 2 8 Episode 8: Learning from retrospective reports

From mid-1997, MSF teams try to work together again. The organisation publishes retrospective studies that trace the odyssey of the Rwandan refugees through the Zairean jungle and contributes testimony to international investigations on human rights violations in the region. 



This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Wim Van Cappellen


A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 


This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 8: Learning from retrospective reports

From mid-1997, MSF teams try to work together again. The organisation publishes retrospective studies that trace the odyssey of the Rwandan refugees through the Zairean jungle and contributes testimony to international investigations on human rights violations in the region. 



This podcast series is produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft. 

Editorial direction is from Nancy Barrett, Laurence Binet, Martin Saulnier, and Rebecca Golden Timsar. 

The narrator is Nick Owen. 

The extracts are read by Danielle Stagg and Matthew Wade. 

Music is by Lost Harmonies and Peter Sendberg  

Photo credits: © Wim Van Cappellen


A special thanks to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. 


 


This MSF Speaking Out podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘The Hunting and Killing of Rwandan Refugees in Zaire-Congo: 1996-1997’. It is written by Laurence Binet and is part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International. 


To read the full study and discover other case studies, please go to our website: msf.org/speakingout  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Srebrenica - Episode 1: Entering the Enclave Srebrenica - Episode 1: Entering the Enclave Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:21:17 GMT 26:49 691de14d5e54c6660a1ed9af false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/srebrenica-entering-the-enclave 691de14d5e54c6660a1ed9af 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f srebrenica-entering-the-enclave Médecins Sans Frontières full 1 1 Episode 1: Entering the enclave↲

The Muslim population trapped inside Srebrenica is living under constant shelling since the start of the war in Bosnia in 1992. Even after the UN declared the city a ‘safe area’ in March 1993, not much had changed.↲

The joint French/Belgian MSF unit entered Srebrenica with UNPROFOR leader General Morillon in March 1993. They were the first NGO allowed inside the enclave.

There, they witnessed the French General vowing to protect the enclave’s population. The MSF team focused on providing medical care, securing the water supply and sanitation, and preparing the enclave for the upcoming winter.↲

However, they’re starting to question how much protection the UN peacekeepers in the enclave can actually provide.↲


Produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.↲

Editorial direction: Nancy Barrett, Martin Saulnier and Sandy McKee↲

Narrator: Nick Owen↲

The extracts read by Daniella Bellos Stagg and Matthew Wade↲

Music: Lost Harmonies and by Peter Sandberg↲

Image: © René Caravielhe ↲


A special thanks to Dr Georges Dallemagne and Dr Rony Brauman.↲



The MSF Speaking Out: Srebrenica podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘MSF and Srebrenica 1993-2003’, written by Laurence Binet. It’s part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International.↲

To read the full report and discover other case studies, please go to our website: https://www.msf.org/speakingout ↲

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 1: Entering the enclave↲

The Muslim population trapped inside Srebrenica is living under constant shelling since the start of the war in Bosnia in 1992. Even after the UN declared the city a ‘safe area’ in March 1993, not much had changed.↲

The joint French/Belgian MSF unit entered Srebrenica with UNPROFOR leader General Morillon in March 1993. They were the first NGO allowed inside the enclave.

There, they witnessed the French General vowing to protect the enclave’s population. The MSF team focused on providing medical care, securing the water supply and sanitation, and preparing the enclave for the upcoming winter.↲

However, they’re starting to question how much protection the UN peacekeepers in the enclave can actually provide.↲


Produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.↲

Editorial direction: Nancy Barrett, Martin Saulnier and Sandy McKee↲

Narrator: Nick Owen↲

The extracts read by Daniella Bellos Stagg and Matthew Wade↲

Music: Lost Harmonies and by Peter Sandberg↲

Image: © René Caravielhe ↲


A special thanks to Dr Georges Dallemagne and Dr Rony Brauman.↲



The MSF Speaking Out: Srebrenica podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘MSF and Srebrenica 1993-2003’, written by Laurence Binet. It’s part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International.↲

To read the full report and discover other case studies, please go to our website: https://www.msf.org/speakingout ↲

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Srebrenica - Episode 2: Prison doctors Srebrenica - Episode 2: Prison doctors Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:21:09 GMT 37:13 691de23f8f2dd34e46536238 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/srebrenica-prison-doctors 691de23f8f2dd34e46536238 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f srebrenica-prison-doctors Médecins Sans Frontières full 1 2

Episode 2: Prison doctors

MSF has been working in the enclave for over 2 years now and has repeatedly informed the media about the difficulties it’s been having trying to get supplies, medicine, and even volunteers inside facing the haggling by the Bosnian Serbs. MSF is still the only source of medical care in the enclave, but its job is being made harder and harder as the violence worsens and the living conditions deteriorate.

The organisation starts to question its role there and wonder if it’s contributing to the Bosnian Serbs’ strategy, acting like prison doctors?

And as the Bosnian-Serb authorities tighten their grip on Srebrenica, MSF is faced with another dilemma - would calling for the evacuation of civilians be the equivalent of abetting the Bosnian Serb’s ethnic cleansing policy of driving out all Muslim inhabitants and claiming the land? Even if those same civilians want to leave.


Produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.

Editorial direction: Nancy Barrett, Martin Saulnier and Sandy McKee

Narrator: Nick Owen.

The extracts read by Daniella Bellos Stagg and Matthew Wade

Music: Lost Harmonies and by Peter Sendberg

Image : © Rip Hopkins


A special thanks to Dr Georges Dallemagne and Dr Rony Brauman.


The MSF Speaking Out: Srebrenica podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘MSF and Srebrenica 1993-2003’, written by Laurence Binet. It’s part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International.

To read the full report and discover other case studies, please go to our website: https://www.msf.org/speakingout

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]>

Episode 2: Prison doctors

MSF has been working in the enclave for over 2 years now and has repeatedly informed the media about the difficulties it’s been having trying to get supplies, medicine, and even volunteers inside facing the haggling by the Bosnian Serbs. MSF is still the only source of medical care in the enclave, but its job is being made harder and harder as the violence worsens and the living conditions deteriorate.

The organisation starts to question its role there and wonder if it’s contributing to the Bosnian Serbs’ strategy, acting like prison doctors?

And as the Bosnian-Serb authorities tighten their grip on Srebrenica, MSF is faced with another dilemma - would calling for the evacuation of civilians be the equivalent of abetting the Bosnian Serb’s ethnic cleansing policy of driving out all Muslim inhabitants and claiming the land? Even if those same civilians want to leave.


Produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.

Editorial direction: Nancy Barrett, Martin Saulnier and Sandy McKee

Narrator: Nick Owen.

The extracts read by Daniella Bellos Stagg and Matthew Wade

Music: Lost Harmonies and by Peter Sendberg

Image : © Rip Hopkins


A special thanks to Dr Georges Dallemagne and Dr Rony Brauman.


The MSF Speaking Out: Srebrenica podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘MSF and Srebrenica 1993-2003’, written by Laurence Binet. It’s part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International.

To read the full report and discover other case studies, please go to our website: https://www.msf.org/speakingout

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Srebrenica - Episode 3: The fall of Srebrenica Srebrenica - Episode 3: The fall of Srebrenica Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:21:00 GMT 40:50 691de3a0cce7a2a565c63cb9 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/srebrenica-the-fall-of-srebrenica 691de3a0cce7a2a565c63cb9 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f srebrenica-the-fall-of-srebrenica Médecins Sans Frontières full 1 3 Episode 3: The fall of Srebrenica

July 1995 - the fall of Srebrenica is one of the toughest chapters of the Bosnian war. It only took 10 days for the Muslim enclave of Srebrenica to fall. The two MSF staff stationed there at the time witnessed the Bosnian Serb force’s attack. Around 8,000 men and boys over the age of 16 were massacred by Bosnian Serb forces in the enclave. But how does this happen with hundreds of UN peacekeeper in a so-called ‘safe zone’? Having trusted the UN Protection Force’s commitment to protect the enclave and its population, must MSF accept partial culpability for or complicity in the UN’s abandonment of the enclave and the ensuing massacre of the population? Didn’t MSF give the population the false impression that it would be safe as long as the team was present? And what mechanisms did MSF put in place so that they could speak out over the UN’s inability to protect the people of Srebrenica?



Produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.

Editorial direction: Nancy Barrett, Martin Saulnier and Sandy McKee

Narrator: Nick Owen.

The extracts read by Daniella Bellos Stagg and Matthew Wade

Music: Lost Harmonies and by Peter Sendberg

Image : © Olivier Jobard/MYOP


A special thanks to Dr Georges Dallemagne and Dr Rony Brauman.



The MSF Speaking Out: Srebrenica podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘MSF and Srebrenica 1993-2003’, written by Laurence Binet. It’s part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International.

To read the full report and discover other case studies, please go to our website: https://www.msf.org/speakingout

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 3: The fall of Srebrenica

July 1995 - the fall of Srebrenica is one of the toughest chapters of the Bosnian war. It only took 10 days for the Muslim enclave of Srebrenica to fall. The two MSF staff stationed there at the time witnessed the Bosnian Serb force’s attack. Around 8,000 men and boys over the age of 16 were massacred by Bosnian Serb forces in the enclave. But how does this happen with hundreds of UN peacekeeper in a so-called ‘safe zone’? Having trusted the UN Protection Force’s commitment to protect the enclave and its population, must MSF accept partial culpability for or complicity in the UN’s abandonment of the enclave and the ensuing massacre of the population? Didn’t MSF give the population the false impression that it would be safe as long as the team was present? And what mechanisms did MSF put in place so that they could speak out over the UN’s inability to protect the people of Srebrenica?



Produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.

Editorial direction: Nancy Barrett, Martin Saulnier and Sandy McKee

Narrator: Nick Owen.

The extracts read by Daniella Bellos Stagg and Matthew Wade

Music: Lost Harmonies and by Peter Sendberg

Image : © Olivier Jobard/MYOP


A special thanks to Dr Georges Dallemagne and Dr Rony Brauman.



The MSF Speaking Out: Srebrenica podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘MSF and Srebrenica 1993-2003’, written by Laurence Binet. It’s part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International.

To read the full report and discover other case studies, please go to our website: https://www.msf.org/speakingout

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Srebrenica - Episode 4: Peace agreement vs justice Srebrenica - Episode 4: Peace agreement vs justice Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:20:51 GMT 37:17 691de4848f2dd34e46546cc8 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/srebrenica-peace-agreement-vs-justice 691de4848f2dd34e46546cc8 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f srebrenica-peace-agreement-vs-justice Médecins Sans Frontières full 1 4 Episode 4: Peace agreement vs justice

Following the fall of Srebrenica in July 1995, 40,000 people are scattered around eastern Bosnia. Thousands are in a refugee camp around Tuzla airport, but thousands are also still missing, or dead including the 8,000 men and boys over the age of 16 massacred by Bosnian Serb forces.

As July 1995 goes down in history as one of the deadliest months of the Bosnian War, the focus shifts to the international community. Pressure is mounting on the international actors involved in the Bosnian war…in particular on the Dutch whose Blue Helmet peacekeepers also known as Dutchbats were stationed inside Srebrenica during the fall.

But where does the responsibility lie for the inaction? And what can MSF do to make sure that peace does not take precedence over justice?

And while the investigations and tribunals on Srebrenica begin, how can the international community make sure that the events of July 1995, are not repeated in one of the other Muslim enclaves in the region?



Produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.

Editorial direction: Nancy Barrett, Martin Saulnier and Sandy McKee

Narrator: Nick Owen.

The extracts read by Daniella Bellos Stagg and Matthew Wade

Music: Lost Harmonies and by Peter Sendberg

Image : © Hans Ullens/MSF


A special thanks to Dr Georges Dallemagne and Dr Rony Brauman.


The MSF Speaking Out: Srebrenica podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘MSF and Srebrenica 1993-2003’, written by Laurence Binet. It’s part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International.

To read the full report and discover other case studies, please go to our website: https://www.msf.org/speakingout

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 4: Peace agreement vs justice

Following the fall of Srebrenica in July 1995, 40,000 people are scattered around eastern Bosnia. Thousands are in a refugee camp around Tuzla airport, but thousands are also still missing, or dead including the 8,000 men and boys over the age of 16 massacred by Bosnian Serb forces.

As July 1995 goes down in history as one of the deadliest months of the Bosnian War, the focus shifts to the international community. Pressure is mounting on the international actors involved in the Bosnian war…in particular on the Dutch whose Blue Helmet peacekeepers also known as Dutchbats were stationed inside Srebrenica during the fall.

But where does the responsibility lie for the inaction? And what can MSF do to make sure that peace does not take precedence over justice?

And while the investigations and tribunals on Srebrenica begin, how can the international community make sure that the events of July 1995, are not repeated in one of the other Muslim enclaves in the region?



Produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.

Editorial direction: Nancy Barrett, Martin Saulnier and Sandy McKee

Narrator: Nick Owen.

The extracts read by Daniella Bellos Stagg and Matthew Wade

Music: Lost Harmonies and by Peter Sendberg

Image : © Hans Ullens/MSF


A special thanks to Dr Georges Dallemagne and Dr Rony Brauman.


The MSF Speaking Out: Srebrenica podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘MSF and Srebrenica 1993-2003’, written by Laurence Binet. It’s part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International.

To read the full report and discover other case studies, please go to our website: https://www.msf.org/speakingout

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Srebrenica - Episode 5: Mechanisms and expectations Srebrenica - Episode 5: Mechanisms and expectations Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:20:43 GMT 47:48 691de52aa8b3b3aea0df1b05 false https://shows.acast.com/msf-speaking-out-case-studies-podcasts/episodes/srebrenica-mechanisms-and-expectations 691de52aa8b3b3aea0df1b05 691dacde7b9e972a6b694c8f srebrenica-mechanisms-and-expectations Médecins Sans Frontières full 1 5 Episode 5: Mechanisms and expectations

Justice is slow to come and still many of the nations involved are not taking responsibility for their country’s actions in the enclave. After a year of targeting the Dutch, the focus moves to France.

With accusations of covert meetings and secret deals to free French hostages, MSF France puts pressure on the French parliamentarians to investigate the nation’s role in the fall of Srebrenica. But is it really the role of a humanitarian medical organisation to issue an appeal for an investigative parliamentary commission? And if so, how much should the organisation direct proceedings?

Also and as time passes, it gives those in MSF space to reconsider the organisation’s own actions during the fall.


Produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.

Editorial direction: Nancy Barrett, Martin Saulnier and Sandy McKee

Narrator: Nick Owen.

The extracts read by Daniella Bellos Stagg and Matthew Wade

Music: Lost Harmonies and by Peter Sendberg

Image : © generic MSF


A special thanks to Dr Georges Dallemagne and Dr Rony Brauman.


The MSF Speaking Out: Srebrenica podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘MSF and Srebrenica 1993-2003’, written by Laurence Binet. It’s part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International.

To read the full report and discover other case studies, please go to our website: https://www.msf.org/speakingout

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 5: Mechanisms and expectations

Justice is slow to come and still many of the nations involved are not taking responsibility for their country’s actions in the enclave. After a year of targeting the Dutch, the focus moves to France.

With accusations of covert meetings and secret deals to free French hostages, MSF France puts pressure on the French parliamentarians to investigate the nation’s role in the fall of Srebrenica. But is it really the role of a humanitarian medical organisation to issue an appeal for an investigative parliamentary commission? And if so, how much should the organisation direct proceedings?

Also and as time passes, it gives those in MSF space to reconsider the organisation’s own actions during the fall.


Produced and mixed by Andrea Rangecroft.

Editorial direction: Nancy Barrett, Martin Saulnier and Sandy McKee

Narrator: Nick Owen.

The extracts read by Daniella Bellos Stagg and Matthew Wade

Music: Lost Harmonies and by Peter Sendberg

Image : © generic MSF


A special thanks to Dr Georges Dallemagne and Dr Rony Brauman.


The MSF Speaking Out: Srebrenica podcast is based on an original MSF case study called ‘MSF and Srebrenica 1993-2003’, written by Laurence Binet. It’s part of the Speaking Out Case Study series - a project by MSF International.

To read the full report and discover other case studies, please go to our website: https://www.msf.org/speakingout

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