UN Reports Over 1,000 Aid Workers Killed Globally in Three Years
The United Nations announced that more than 1,010 humanitarian workers were killed globally between 2023 and 2025, a figure nearly triple the 377 deaths recorded in the previous three-year period. U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described this surge as a 'collapse of protection' rather than an accidental escalation. The majority of casualties occurred in Gaza and the West Bank (over 560), followed by Sudan (130) and South Sudan (60). Fletcher highlighted that many victims died while working in clearly marked convoys or on missions coordinated with authorities. He criticized member states for failing to prevent these killings and noted increasing restrictions on aid workers, including arbitrary detentions in Yemen and bans on female staff in Afghanistan. The report was presented during a Security Council meeting addressing attacks on humanitarian personnel amidst ongoing conflicts.
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UN Reports Over 1,000 Aid Workers Killed Globally in Three Years
The United Nations announced that more than 1,010 humanitarian workers were killed globally between 2023 and 2025, a figure nearly triple the 377 deaths recorded in the previous three-year period. U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described this surge as a 'collapse of protection' rather than an accidental escalation. The majority of casualties occurred in Gaza and the West Bank (over 560), followed by Sudan (130) and South Sudan (60). Fletcher highlighted that many victims died while working in clearly marked convoys or on missions coordinated with authorities. He criticized member states for failing to prevent these killings and noted increasing restrictions on aid workers, including arbitrary detentions in Yemen and bans on female staff in Afghanistan. The report was presented during a Security Council meeting addressing attacks on humanitarian personnel amidst ongoing conflicts.
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