Aid workers faced record number of attacks in 2025, UN says
Summary
In 2025, a record number of aid workers were attacked, with many killed, injured, or kidnapped. The use of armed drones in conflicts has made aid work more dangerous, especially in places like Gaza and Sudan, according to the United Nations.Key Facts
- In 2025, 907 aid workers were killed, injured, or kidnapped worldwide.
- Of these, 350 aid workers were killed, a slight decrease from 387 in 2024.
- Armed drones have increased the risk of attacks on humanitarian workers.
- Gaza was the deadliest place for aid workers in 2025, with 186 deaths.
- Other dangerous areas include Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for respect for the rules of war and accountability.
- Funding for humanitarian work is being cut even as dangers rise.
- Humanitarian organizations are calling for better protection and investigations into aid worker deaths.
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