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World: Aid Under Arrest : The trends underlying the arrest, detention and confinement of humanitarian personnel - Briefing Note | August 2026
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· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The number of aid workers affected is substantial, with over 1,000 killed in the last three years.
Humanitarian personnel face significant risks. Many have been killed or injured while trying to deliver aid. The number of aid workers affected is substantial, with over 1,000 killed in the last three years.
Further threats to aid workers include being taken into custody. This happens frequently, with a notable number of incidents occurring in recent years. Details about these incidents and their impact on humanitarian efforts are available from ReliefWeb, which has published a briefing note on the topic.
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Category: disaster Published: August 24, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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