United Nations warns of surge in aid worker deaths

The United Nations has reported a 137% increase in aid worker deaths in 2023, whilst 2024 was the worst year on record.

According to AfricaNews, this comes just days after the grave of 15 aid workers were discovered in southern Rafah.

“Humanitarian workers are being killed in unprecedented numbers. According to available data, 2024 was the worst year on record, with 377 aid workers killed across 20 countries. This was almost 100 more fatalities than in 2023, which already saw a 137 percent increase from 2022” said Joyce Msuya, assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and deputy emergency relief coordinator.

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