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Monitoring of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2730
In May 2024, the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2730 with 14 votes and one abstention. The resolution, covering the protection of humanitarian and UN and associated personnel and their premises and assets, was co-sponsored by 97 UN Member States, recalling the obligation of all parties to armed conflict to comply with international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the Additional Protocols of 1977. In September 2025, the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel was signed by more than 100 states reaffirming their commitment to take action and uphold the principles of international law designed to ensure the protection of humanitarian personnel.
In the 22 months since the adoption of the resolution, Insecurity Insight recorded 870 attacks and acts of violence against aid workers from the UN, humanitarian and civil society, resulting in 614 aid workers killed, 522 injured, 318 kidnapped and 375 arrested. These acts of violence underscore the urgent need for strengthened collective action and the promotion of collaborative security risk mitigation strategies to enhance aid worker safety and security and to provide crisis and post-incident support to affected individuals and their families.
In total, 375 aid workers were arrested or detained in 180 incidents in 20 countries. Many arrests and detentions appear linked to efforts to control, intimidate, or exert leverage over humanitarian actors and access. Arrests often occurred in the context of movement restrictions, such as arrests at checkpoints, during travel, or following curfew enforcement. In other cases, aid workers were arrested over issues related to permits, registration, visas, coordination requirements, or authorisation to operate. In several contexts, arrests coincided with heightened political tension, protests, or active military operations.
Aid in Danger incidents affecting aid agencies and their staff and impact on programmes
Incidents of threats and violence affecting aid workers, aid delivery and aid impact supporting aid agencies in risk mitigation and safety and security measures when implementing programmes. The incidents reported are not a complete nor a representative list of all events that affected the provision of aid delivery. Insecurity Insight continues to update data and figures may change. Updated data includes new and historic reports identified in open-sources and verified security incidents submitted by Aid in Danger partner agencies.
Africa
Chad
21 February 2026: In El Tina town, Wadi Fira region, an MSF hospital was forced to close due to heavy fighting in El Tina town, Sudan, and relocated to a previously unused facility. The number of staff members was also reduced. Source: Radio Dabanga
Democratic Republic of the Congo
18 February 2026: In Maiyamoto area, Busendo village, Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province, an MSF ambulance transporting medicines to the Kibirizi health area, and a Norwegian Refugee Council vehicle travelling from Vitshumbi to Goma were intercepted and looted at around 1100hrs at roadblocks affiliated with M23 and RDF fighters. Sources: Kivu News and Radio Okapi
Nigeria
17 February 2026: In Abuja city, Federal Capital Territory, the Chairman of the Enemona Achema Foundation was detained by Nigerian police at around 1945 hrs while he received treatment at Nizamye Hospital for life-threatening injuries reportedly sustained while in police custody. The victim, who is also the CEO of New Zoe Down and a prominent figure in Abuja’s engineering sector, had earlier been arrested earlier following a dispute in which businessman Ahmed Adam Quincy alleged that he owed him ₦150 million.
Humanitarian and legal concerns arose after police reportedly removed Achema from the hospital shortly after his admission despite a High Court order allowing urgent medical treatment and preparations for major surgery. While in custody, he reportedly complained of severe manhandling and violations of his rights, which led to his hospitalisation and raised concerns about his access to adequate health care while detained.
The incident occurred amid broader legal proceedings. Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has linked Achema to an ongoing investigation into alleged ₦500 million land fraud. He was first arrested in December 2022, and a renewed arrest order was issued in August 2023 after he allegedly jumped bail. The allegations involve suspected land racketeering and the involvement of officials from Development Control and the Abuja Geographical Information System (AGIS).
The case has attracted public attention due to questions about due process, enforcement of court orders, and the treatment of detainees requiring urgent medical care, with human rights observers calling for safeguards to ensure access to medical treatment, protection from mistreatment, and fair judicial procedures. Sources: Abuja Reporters, Blueprint, Business Africa Digest, Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Leadership and Sahara Reporters,
18 February 2026: In Lagos city, a Nigerian Red Cross worker was arrested by Nigerian police without an arrest warrant or informing his family or lawyers of any offence. He was then flown to Abuja on what police officers described as orders from the top. Source: Sahara Reporters
South Sudan
21 February 2026: In Panko village, Ayod County, Jonglei State, at least 22 people were killed after Agwelek forces, a group allied with allied with the South Sudanese government (SSPDF), lured villagers to register for humanitarian food aid and then opened fire on them. An unspecified number of men had their hands bound by 20 to 25 soldiers before being shot. Source: Radio Tamazuj
Sudan
19 February 2026: In Kartala area, South Kordofan state, three aid workers were killed and four injured when an aid convoy carrying food and humanitarian supplies was struck by alleged RSF drones. Sources: Arab News and Free Press