350 Aid Workers Killed Globally in 2025, UN Reports
Summary
The UN says 350 aid workers were killed worldwide in 2025, with the highest tolls in Gaza and Sudan. It warned that armed drones are increasingly causing civilian casualties and called attacks on humanitarians unacceptable.
Key Points
- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said 350 aid workers were killed worldwide in 2025, slightly below the 377 reported in 2024.
- Gaza recorded 186 aid worker deaths and remained the deadliest place for humanitarians for the third straight year, followed by Sudan with 71 deaths.
- The UN said attacks on humanitarians are unacceptable and urged states to comply with international humanitarian law and protect civilians and aid workers.
- OCHA expressed concern over the growing use of armed drones, citing major civilian deaths in Sudan and casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war.
