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A group of doctors decided to go to help those affected by war and disaster.
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MSF provided medical care for Cambodians seeking sanctuary from leader. Considered a refugee crisis.
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First major response in war zone. Took place in Lebanon.
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Traveled by mule to aid civilians in Pakistan during the war in Afghanistan.
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MSF opened operations in Belgioum and Switzerland
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MSF went to treat Malnutrition in Ethiopia
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MSF opened operations in Holland, Amsterdam
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MSF opens up in Luxembourg and Spain
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MSF sets up mobile clinics and hospital programs to help those affected by the fight between the government and Tamil Tigers
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MSF opens up in New York. Then quickly set up in Canada and Italy. Headquarters is in Geneva.
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Doctors Without Borders won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for their "humanitarian work across several continents"
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MSF treats victims of mass rape in Congo. Treated more than 10 women, children, and men after being attacked by the local militia.
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/country-region/democratic-republic-congo
