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Attacks on Health Care - Bi-Monthly News Brief (28 June - 11 July 2023)

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SHCC Attacks on Health Care

The section aligns with the definition of attacks on health care used by the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC).

Africa

Burkina Faso

05 July 2023: In Doro town, Seno province, Sahel region, an ambulance driver was shot and injured by suspected IS Sahel militants who stole his motorcycle. Source: ACLED1

Mali

03 July 202: Between Dia and Diafarabe, Tenenkou commune, Mopti region, an ambulance driver transporting a woman in child-birth was killed by Wagner forces during a large-scale patrol in the area conducted by FAMa and Wagner forces. Source: ACLED1

05 July 2023: In Ambiri village, Youwarou commune, Mopti region, four health workers were kidnapped by suspected JNIM militants. Source: ACLED1

Somalia

11 July 2023: In Las Anod city and district, Sool region, Somaliland, the lab department of a hospital was hit amid a wider attack by the Somaliland military. Dozens of people were killed and injured, including health workers and patients. Two ambulances were destroyed. Source: Garowe I, Garowe II and Garowe III