A call has been made to enhance protection for civilians and humanitarian workers. This appeal is due to the increasing devastation of conflicts and the emergence of new warfare technologies that pose greater risks. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is behind this call.

Multiple countries are affected, including Burkina Faso, Benin, and Cameroon, among others. Further information on this issue can be found through the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which has issued a statement on the matter.