‘Shameful’: UN says 383 aid workers killed last year, nearly half in Gaza
Summary
The United Nations reported that 383 aid workers were killed worldwide last year, with nearly half of those deaths occurring in Gaza. This represents a 31% increase from the previous year. The UN is calling for action to protect aid workers and hold perpetrators accountable.Key Facts
- The UN reported the killing of 383 aid workers worldwide last year.
- Nearly half of these deaths, 181, happened in Gaza.
- In Sudan, 60 aid workers were killed during the same period.
- The number of aid workers killed rose by 31% from the year before.
- The Aid Worker Security Database tracks these incidents and reported 265 deaths so far this year.
- A significant incident in Gaza involved Israeli troops firing on medics, resulting in 15 deaths.
- Lebanon saw 20 aid workers killed this year, with none reported last year.
- The World Health Organization reported over 800 attacks on healthcare, resulting in over 1,110 deaths and injuries.
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