World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President Frowns At Attack On Aid Workers

World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President frowns at attack on aid workers.

From Umar Dankano,Yola.

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross,ICRC.Mirjana Spoljaric has join the global call against attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers.

President Spoljaric made the disclosure through a press release issued by Aliyu Dawobe of the public relations Unit of the organization yesterday in commemoration of this year’s World Humanitarian Day celebration lamenting that last year was the deadliest on record for humanitarian workers across the globe and 2024 is set to be worse.

and 2024 is set to be worse.

“Attacks that harm or kill civilians, including humanitarian workers and medical personnel, have become tragically frequent in armed conflicts.

“It is unacceptable that civilians—or those dedicated to helping them—should face such danger. Whenever humanitarians are attacked, civilians also suffer the consequences, as aid efforts are hindered by the worsening security conditions.

“Every day, the staff and volunteers of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement work on the frontlines of conflict and it is intolerable that they are targeted, yet far too many have been. In 2023-24 alone, six ICRC staff members have been killed, and 14 others wounded.

“On this World Humanitarian Day, I stand in solidarity with civilians caught in conflict and with the staff and volunteers across the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. I thank them for their unwavering dedication to helping those in need.”Spoljaric declared.

The annual celebration is said to be observed by experts in humanitarian services for x-raying achievements, challenges and solutions needed which would be offered by critical stakeholders.