Over 1,000 humanitarians killed in three years as UN warns aid work has become increasingly deadly
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-More than 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killed over the past three years, the United Nations has warned, as the world marks World Humanitarian Day amid growing…
Over the past three years, more than 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killed in conflict and disaster zones, according to the United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that serving others has become more dangerous than ever, with most of those killed being local staff serving their own communities. The growing use of new weapons, including armed drones, is creating additional dangers for humanitarian personnel.
The UN chief stressed that attacks on humanitarian personnel are illegal and can have devastating consequences for civilians who rely on aid for survival. The warning comes as humanitarian agencies report a sharp deterioration in the safety of personnel providing essential services in some of the world's most severe crises.
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