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On World Humanitarian Day, INEW warns that aid and health workers are being killed by explosive weapons in populated areas
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Network on Explosive Weapons , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A notable increase in attacks on humanitarian operations occurred in 2025, with a rise of 52% from the previous year.
Humanitarian workers face significant risks. Explosive weapons used in towns and cities are causing harm to aid workers and civilians. A notable increase in attacks on humanitarian operations occurred in 2025, with a rise of 52% from the previous year.
Aid workers have been killed or injured by these weapons, with over 1,000 cases recorded since 2022. The International Network on Explosive Weapons has been monitoring the situation. Further information on the impact of explosive weapons on humanitarian workers is available, highlighting the ongoing risks they face in their work.
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Category: disaster Published: August 18, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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