Aid in Danger Bi-Weekly News Brief, 05-18 May 2021
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01 January-20 April 2021 Aid Worker KKA is now available on our website or HDX. Insecurity Insight continuously updates data on aid workers killed, kidnapped or arrested (KKA). Updated data includes new and historic reports identified in open-sources and verified security incidents submitted by Aid in Danger partner agencies.
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Aid workers kidnapped in 2020
Most kidnappings involved one aid worker or small groups of up to three.
National aid workers were the target of kidnappings in 69% of reported kidnapping incidents. There were seven reports of international aid workers being kidnapped.
Background
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world s largest humanitarian organization, with 192 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the world’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. The Federation is a membership organisation established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Federation is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world. The Secr
Kuala Lumpur/Yangon/Geneva,1 April 2021 – Two months following the military takeover in Myanmar, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is deeply concerned about the escalating violence and mounting casualties amongst the civilian population and is warning of a deepening humanitarian crisis. Alexander Matheou, IFRC’s Asia Pacific Regional Director, said: “The […]
April 2, 2021
GENEVA/KUALA LUMPUR (CNA) – Myanmar Red Cross workers have been arrested, intimidated and injured on the frontlines as they tried to treat mounting civilian casualties, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said yesterday.
The agency said it was deeply concerned at the growing humanitarian crisis two months after the army seized power. Over 500 civilians have been reported killed as the junta’s forces tried to suppress daily protests.
Myanmar Red Cross teams provided care for over 2,000 people, a statement said. They have also been targetted.
“Myanmar Red Cross first aiders and medics have been wrongfully arrested, intimidated or injured, and Red Cross property and ambulances have been damaged. This is unacceptable,” IFRC’s Asia Pacific Regional Director Alexander Matheou, said.