"This decision to resume operations was not an easy one because there is no zero-risk guarantee that such acts won't recur. We made this decision after consulting with all government and police authorities, armed factions, and conflicting parties to ensure a certain level of respect for all medical structures, especially those managed by MSF. We weighed the role this hospital plays against various assurances—though not 100% reliable—provided by different parties. We concluded that reopening the institution's doors is worthwhile, hoping that such acts will not repeat," stated the head of MSF's mission, Mahaman Bachard Iro, on the 'Panel Magik' show on Tuesday, August 29.

"We received assurances of the respect for all medical facilities, whether managed by Doctors Without Borders or not. Respect for all ambulances, caregivers, patients, and activities. We received that assurance," Mr. Iro stated, explaining that MSF does not intend to obstruct the country's justice system. "If there's an arrest to be made, there's a procedure, and we never had the intention of obstructing justice. If a justice of the peace is present, we allow them to perform their role. If police arrive with a warrant signed by a justice of the peace or a government commissioner, there's never been an issue. We let them do their job. However, if they are unidentified individuals or even identified ones who have not met all the criteria for apprehending a patient or anyone else, we are obliged to declare an intrusion, a violation of healthcare structure," he explained.