Gaza and Sudan most deadly for aid workers
In 2025, there was a record high in violence against humanitarian workers, with 907 of them killed, injured, or kidnapped, including 350 fatalities. The most affected region was Gaza, which recorded the deaths of 186 humanitarian workers, followed by Sudan with 71 deaths. Additionally, in the early months of 2026, 82 workers were killed and another 97 injured, along with the kidnapping of 39 individuals in various conflict zones. The United Nations confirmed that the increasing use of armed drone aircraft heightens the danger to humanitarian and civilian personnel, accounting for approximately 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan during the first four months of 2026. Attacks in Ukraine and Colombia continue to escalate, and these threats have resulted in more deaths and increasing risks for aid workers, especially in conflict settings.
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