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Insecurity Insight identified 138 incidents in 25 countries and one territory where aid workers* were killed, injured, kidnapped or arrested (KIKA) between 01 January and 17 June 2025. In these incidents, 143 aid workers were killed, 96 injured, 73 kidnapped and 21 arrested.
At least 11 aid workers were killed between 31 January and 18 April in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Most were shot and killed during broader attacks on civilians, often inside their homes or offices, in incidents frequently linked to the M23, Mobondo, and Wazalendo militias. In other aid worker killings in the DRC, the nature of the incident was not recorded.
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Safety, security and access incidents
Incidents of threats and violence affecting aid workers and aid delivery.
Africa
Chad
03 July 2025: In Eastern Chad, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced that it will reduce its offices and suspend some humanitarian activities due to weak and limited funding. The measures are expected to impact health, education, and protection services provided by the UNHCR to Sudanese refugees. Source: Darfur 24
Democratic Republic of the Congo
29 June 2025: In Bukombo village, Masisi territory, North Kivu province, a patient, who had been injured during clashes between AFC/M23 rebels and Wazalendo fighters, was forcibly removed from an MSF ambulance and subsequently kidnapped. Source: Radio Okapi
30 June 2025: In Minembwe village, Lulenge highlands, Fizi territory, South Kivu province, a humanitarian aircraft carrying pharmaceutical products for local health facilities was hit by a FARDC drone strike. The aircraft and all medical supplies on board were destroyed. The attack reportedly occurred in an area under the control of the Mai-Mai Wazalendo militias, who accuse humanitarian NGOs and medical facilities of supporting the Banyamulenge. Source: Personal Communication
As reported on 30 June 2025: In Fizi territory, South Livu province, a Médecins du Monde vehicle was reportedly intercepted and turned around by Mai-Mai Wazalendo militias, accusing humanitarian NGOs and medical facilities of supporting the Banyamulenge. Source: Personal Communication
DRC Monitoring Brief: Spotlight on M23
This is the first brief (available in English and French) in a series examining factors impacting the aid agency access and safety in the Eastern DRC to support aid agency risk mitigation and forward-looking approaches to maintain access to food, health care, education and protection.
Using Insecurity Insight’s incident monitoring data, social media sentiment analysisand armed actor activity analysis from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), the series provides aid organisations with insight into patterns of violence affecting civilians and aid access. Through examination of reported violence affecting key sectors of aid activity attributed to various conflict parties, the series provides background to better assess specific threats to aid access, food security, health care, education, and community protection in IDP and refugee camps.
Sudan
26 June 2025: In Haj Youssef area, Khartoum city and state, a volunteer was arrested and tortured by security forces. Source: Sudan Tribune
Middle East and North Africa
Islamic Republic of Iran
21 June 2025: In Khorramabad city, Lorestan province, two aid workers were killed while responding to assist the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after Israeli drone strikes, which also killed five IRGC members. Source: ACLED1
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Gaza
25 June 2025: In Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah governorate, seven people were killed by Israeli forces while waiting for aid. Source: The New Arab
25 June 2025: In Al Mawasi area, Rafah governorate, one Palestinian was killed near the GHF distribution centre by Israeli forces fire. Source: Quds News Network
Between 26-27 June 2025: In Southern Gaza, three aid workers were killed by Israeli forces. Sources: Danish Refugee Council and OCHA News
Between 26-27 June 2025: In Northern Gaza, an aid worker was killed by Israeli forces. Sources: Danish Refugee Council and OCHA News
27 June 2025: In Gaza city and governorate, a Danish Refugee Council (DRC) worker, who was the Media Coordinator with their local partner Palestinian Agricultural Development Association (PARC), was killed overnight in an Israeli airstrike on his home, along with eight members of his family. Source: Danish Refugee Council
27 June 2025: In Rafah governorate, six Palestinian were killed and an unspecified number of others were injured near the GHF aid distribution point by Israeli forces gunfire. Source: Quds News Network
29 June 2025: In Rafah city and governorate, five people were killed and 25 others injured by Israeli forces while waiting for humanitarian aid near the GHF site. Sources: Quds News Network and WAFA
29 June 2025: Near Netzarim Corridor, Gaza governorate, at least one person was killed and 23 others injured while waiting for humanitarian aid. Source: Quds News Network and Quds News Network I
01 July 2025: Near Netzarim Corridor, Gaza governorate, at least seven Palestinians were killed and 15 others injured by Israeli forces while waiting to receive humanitarian aid. Source: Quds News Network
01 July 2025: Near Netzarim Corridor, Gaza governorate, eight Palestinians were killed and more than 65 others injured by Israeli forces while waiting to receive humanitarian aid. Source: Quds News Network
02 July 2025: Near Netzarim Corridor, Gaza governorate, five Palestinians were reported killed and an unspecified number of others injured by Israeli forces while waiting to receive aid. Source: Quds News Network
02 July 2025: Near Wadi Gaza, Gaza governorate, two Palestinian were injured by Israeli drones after dropping bombs on people while waiting to receive aid. Source: Quds News Network
03 July 2025: In Khan Yunis city and governorate, five parked humanitarian aid trucks were attacked by Israeli tanks while snipers fired at Palestinians receiving food, killing at least 16 people, including a former MSF worker. The worker was a hygienist who worked in Al-Mawasi clinic until 30 June. Source: MSF I, MSF II and MSF III
04 July 2025: In Rafah city and governorate, the Red Cross Field Hospital was fired upon by Israeli forces, injuring an ICRC member with a stray bullet while on duty. Source: ICRC
04 July 2025: Near Wadi Gaza, Deir al-Balah governorate, at least one Palestinian was killed while waiting to receive aid by Israeli forces gunfire. Source: Quds News Network
04 July 2025: In Jabalia al Balad, North Gaza governorate, a PRCS ambulance was bombed by an Israeli drone while transporting injured people from a previous Israeli attack, injuring two PRCS paramedics. Sources: PRCS ,Quds News Network , Quds News Network I and WAFA
05 July 2025: On al-Teena Street, Khan Yunis city and governorate, two American aid workers were injured when unidentified individuals threw grenades at a GHF food distribution site. Sources: CBS News, GHF and Mondoweiss
06 July 2025: In Rafah governorate, three Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces gunfire near the GHF centre while they were waiting to receive aid. Source: WAFA
06 July 2025: In Deir al Balah governorate, a community-charity kitchen was hit by Israeli forces, killing three Palestinians and injuring an unspecified number. Sources: Quds News Network and WAFA
07 July 2025: In Rafah governorate, two Palestinians were killed and 20 others injured by Israeli forces fire near a GHF aid distribution centre while waiting for food aid. Sources: Quds News Network and WAFA
West Bank
25 June 2025: In Kafr Malk, Ramallah governorate, PRCS ambulances were blocked from evacuating injured people by Israeli forces following an attack by armed settlers. Sources: Quds News Network and WAFA
26 June 2025: In Turmus Ayya town, Ramallah governorate, PRCS ambulances were blocked from reaching injured people following an attack by armed settlers during their invasion of the town. Sources: PRCS, Quds News Network and WAFA
04 July 2025: In Bita town, Nablus governorate, a Red Crescent ambulance was attacked by Israeli settlers while carrying out its duties during a settler raid on the town. Source: Quds News Network and WAFA