Deadly attacks on aid workers and contractors surge in South Sudan as UN urges protection
- At least 36 humanitarian workers and contractors have been killed in South Sudan since January, surpassing the total killed in all of 2025, according to the U.N. humanitarian coordinator.
- Ramanathan Balakrishnan stated that every killing of aid workers must be investigated and those responsible held accountable.
- More than 450 incidents of violence against humanitarian workers and assets were reported between January and July, more than double the number from the previous year, according to the U.N. Mission in South Sudan.
- Humanitarian groups are urging the South Sudan government and all parties to the 2018 peace agreement to protect aid workers, investigate attacks, and ensure safe access to vulnerable communities.
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Deadly attacks on aid workers and contractors surge in South Sudan as U.N. urges protection
At least 36 humanitarian workers and contractors have been killed in South Sudan since January, surpassing the 31 killed in all of 2025, as violence persists in the country that's one of the most dangerous for aid workers, the U.N. humanitarian coordinator there said Wednesday.
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Deadly attacks on aid workers and contractors surge in South Sudan as UN urges protection
At least 36 humanitarian workers and contractors have been killed in South Sudan since January, surpassing last year's total of 31.
36 Aid Workers Killed In South Sudan As Attacks Surge
At least 36 humanitarian workers and contractors have been killed in South Sudan since the beginning of 2026, surpassing the total number killed throughout last year, the United Nations has said. The figure was disclosed on Wednesday by Ramanathan Balakrishnan, the UN humanitarian coordinator for South Sudan, in a statement marking World Humanitarian Day. Thirty-one humanitarian workers and contractors were killed in South Sudan during the whole…
Tearfund urges more aid funding, protection for workers in South Sudan
TearFund Country Director is calling for increased humanitarian funding and stronger protection for aid workers in South Sudan as the world marks World Humanitarian Day. Erickson Bisetsa says reduced international funding is putting additional pressure on humanitarian operations at a time when needs are growing. Speaking to Eye Radio on World Humanitarian Day, Bisetsa said […]
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