The number of aid workers killed in conflict zones has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record level, according to the United Nations.
More than 1,000 aid workers have lost their lives in the last three years , compared to 377 in the previous three years, an increase of almost three times.
For Tom Fletcher, UN humanitarian chief, this development reflects a worrying phenomenon: "a collapse of protection" for humanitarian actors.
The majority of deaths were recorded in the Palestinian territories, particularly in Gaza and the West Bank, with more than 560 victims. Sudan came in second with 130 deaths, followed by South Sudan, Ukraine, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
According to the UN, these aid workers were killed while carrying out their missions, including during food aid distributions or within clearly identified convoys.
The organization also denounces the fact that some attacks are attributable to member states, as well as a lack of responsibility on the part of the perpetrators.
In response to this situation, the United Nations is calling for strengthened protection of humanitarian workers and for guaranteed respect for international humanitarian law.
This is a crucial issue, as humanitarian needs continue to increase in conflict zones.
