UN says attacks on aid workers reached a record level in 2025
Humanitarian workers faced a record number of attacks in 2025, with Gaza remaining the deadliest location for aid personnel for a third consecutive year, according to a UN-reported assessment.
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- Humanitarian workers faced a record number of attacks in 2025, with Gaza remaining the deadliest location for aid personnel for a third consecutive year, according to a UN-reported assessment.
Attacks on humanitarian workers reached a record level in 2025, according to a United Nations assessment reported on August 19, 2026.
Gaza remained the deadliest place for aid workers for a third consecutive year, with 186 humanitarian personnel killed there during 2025, the report said. The figure underscores the risks faced by people delivering assistance in active conflicts and other insecure settings.
The Al Jazeera source item attributes the findings to the UN. It did not provide the complete global toll or a country-by-country breakdown, so those figures are not included here.
