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Global violence against humanitarian and healthcare workers

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International organizations are reporting a significant rise in violence against humanitarian and healthcare personnel globally. Data from 2025 indicates that 350 humanitarian workers were killed and 907 personnel were killed, injured, or kidnapped. Gaza has been identified as the deadliest location for aid workers, followed by Sudan. In 2026, reports show continued violence, including 82 deaths and 39 abductions of humanitarian staff. The United Nations has expressed alarm over the use of armed drones in conflicts, noting that in Sudan, drone strikes were linked to 80% of civilian deaths during the first four months of 2026. Beyond direct attacks on aid workers, there is a documented surge in violence against healthcare infrastructure. The World Health Organization recorded 914 attacks on healthcare facilities this year, resulting in 911 deaths and 1,486 injuries, with primary impacts seen in Ukraine, Lebanon, Palestine, and Myanmar. Recent observations surrounding World Humanitarian ~~groups~~ Day highlight that local staff are ~~calling~~ disproportionately affected, accounting for 96% of all attacks on humanitarian workers over the past five years. Additionally, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition documented 2,546 attacks on healthcare across 33 countries in 2025. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies noted that nearly 100 of its staff and volunteers have been killed or died in the line of duty since 2023. Humanitarian groups continue to call for stricter adherence to international humanitarian law and greater accountability for those targeting medical and aid personnel.

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