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Two French Aid Workers Kidnapped in Afghanistan
19/07/08 08:39 Filed in: Security
Incident | News
Two French aid workers from Action Against Hunger
(ACF) were kidnapped in Afghanistan on Friday. The
pair were taken at 1 AM as they slept in their ACF
guest house in Nili, Day Kundi Province. The
kidnappers reportedly tied up the local guards before
fleeing with thier two victims.
According to ACF they have knowledge that the two staff members are still alive.
Kidnapping in Afghanistan: Two ACF Humanitarian Aid Workers Abducted
Two French aid workers kidnapped in Afghanistan
According to ACF they have knowledge that the two staff members are still alive.
Kidnapping in Afghanistan: Two ACF Humanitarian Aid Workers Abducted
Two French aid workers kidnapped in Afghanistan
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Gunmen Kill Aid Workers in Somalia
12/07/08 06:06 Filed in: News | Security
Incident
On 11 July gunmen shot and killed Mohamed Muhamoud
Keyre, the deputy head of Mogadishu-based,
German-funded Daryeel Bulsho Guud (DBG). DBG reported
that he had been gunned down as he was performing
ablutions at a Mosque at Elasha Biyaha, Mogadishu.
In a separate incident gunmen seriously wounded Ali Bashi, who heads Mogadishu-based charity group, SORDA. Ali Bashi was attacked while distributing food to internally displaced people in Taredishe camp 13 kilometres south of Mogadishu.
Meanwhile, in southern Somalia, gunmen shot and killed a WFP-contracted driver. Ahmed Saali was killed in fighting between convoy escorts and militiamen at a checkpoint in Lower Shabelle region on Monday.
Somali aid worker killed near Mogadishu, another wounded
Somali aid worker killed by gunmen
In a separate incident gunmen seriously wounded Ali Bashi, who heads Mogadishu-based charity group, SORDA. Ali Bashi was attacked while distributing food to internally displaced people in Taredishe camp 13 kilometres south of Mogadishu.
Meanwhile, in southern Somalia, gunmen shot and killed a WFP-contracted driver. Ahmed Saali was killed in fighting between convoy escorts and militiamen at a checkpoint in Lower Shabelle region on Monday.
Somali aid worker killed near Mogadishu, another wounded
Somali aid worker killed by gunmen
Massive Suicide Blast Targets Indian Embassy in Kabul
07/07/08 13:56 Filed in: Security
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Three Afghan NGO staff killed in Air Strike
07/07/08 05:31 Filed in: Security
Incident
On 3 July, three Afghan aid workers employed by an
International NGO were reportedly killed in a
Coalition Force (CF) air strike in Nuristan. Another
staff member was wounded in the incident.
According to reports the aid workers were evacuating the area after receiving warnings of impending CF operations when their vehicle was caught in the air strike.
According to reports the aid workers were evacuating the area after receiving warnings of impending CF operations when their vehicle was caught in the air strike.
UNDP Head Assassinated in Mogadishu, Somalia
07/07/08 05:22 Filed in: Security
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Osman Ali Ahmed, head of the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) office in Mogadishu, was
assassinated by gunmen as he returned home from
evening prayers. The gunmen shot him six times at
close range. His younger brother was also fatally
wounded in the incident.
Gunmen kill senior U.N.official in Mogadishu
Gunmen kill senior U.N.official in Mogadishu
Australian Aid Worker Shot and Killed in Tanzania
03/07/08 05:25 Filed in: Security
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Darren Stratti, an Australian aid worker helping
build a village for orphans in northern Tanzania, was
shot by burglars in a robbery attempt. He later
succumbed to his wounds.
Mr Stratti worked for foodwatershelter, a small NGO set up to work in developing countries, building the villages which provide education, health and social facilities for women, children and orphans.
Shot kills the dream of aid worker Darren Stratti
Australian aid worker killed in Africa
Mr Stratti worked for foodwatershelter, a small NGO set up to work in developing countries, building the villages which provide education, health and social facilities for women, children and orphans.
Shot kills the dream of aid worker Darren Stratti
Australian aid worker killed in Africa
Gunmen Seize Aid Workers in Somalia (update 2)
01/07/08 10:15 Filed in: Security
Incident
Gunmen have reportedly seized aid worker Mohamoud
Abdi Adan while he was travelling to Mogadishu from
Merka. Mohamoud is a local co-ordinator for Water for
Life.
Reuters is reporting that a female staff member was taken in the same incident.
Somali gunmen kidnap workers with Italian charity
Update 2 July - Reports now suggest that at least four Water for Life staff may have been kidnapped. See Aid Worker Killed, at Least 4 Kidnapped Near Somali Capital for more info.
Reuters is reporting that a female staff member was taken in the same incident.
Somali gunmen kidnap workers with Italian charity
Update 2 July - Reports now suggest that at least four Water for Life staff may have been kidnapped. See Aid Worker Killed, at Least 4 Kidnapped Near Somali Capital for more info.
Aid Worker Killed in Somalia
01/07/08 10:06 Filed in: Security
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On 30 June, unidentified gunmen kidnapped and later
killed Siyad Orow, a Somali aid worker in Mogadishu.
Siyad Orow was the head of ASAL, a local implementing
partner for WFP.
Gunmen kill aid worker in Mogadishu: officials
Gunmen kill aid worker in Mogadishu: officials
Somali gunmen kidnap senior UN aid worker
22/06/08 19:38 Filed in: Security
Incident
On 21 June Somali gunmen reportedly seized the head
of the UNHCR office in Mogadishu, Somalia. Ten men
raided the house of Hassan Mohamed Ali in Elasha,
south of the capital on Saturday, according to
witnesses.
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Aid Worker Killed in Road Accident in Ethiopia
18/06/08 06:54 Filed in: Security
Incident | Safety
A volunteer with Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) was
killed in a vehicle accident in Ethiopia on Saturday.
61 year old teacher David Evans was apparently killed
after he was struck by a vehicle as he walked with
colleagues.
ETHIOPIA AID WORKER DIES IN ROAD ACCIDENT
A teacher working as a volunteer in Africa has been killed in a road accident in Ethiopia. David Evans, from Whitwick, died on Saturday night following a collision in the... via kwout
ETHIOPIA AID WORKER DIES IN ROAD ACCIDENT
Air Strike in Sri Lanka Injures Aid Workers
16/06/08 06:46 Filed in: Security
Incident
A number of staff from an INGO consortium were
lightly injured as the result of a government air
strike in northern Sri Lanka on 14 June. The air
strike occurred at around 2:00 PM near the town of
Parantan.
Aid workers attending a humanitarian relief planning session were forced to flee when the bombs struck about 100m from their meeting location. Several people were injured is the confusion.
Many aid agencies have offices and warehouses in the Parantan and Kilinochchi town areas.
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Aid workers attending a humanitarian relief planning session were forced to flee when the bombs struck about 100m from their meeting location. Several people were injured is the confusion.
Many aid agencies have offices and warehouses in the Parantan and Kilinochchi town areas.
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NGOs Looted after Rebel Attack in Eastern Chad
15/06/08 06:30 Filed in: Security
Incident | NGO Security
Looting has been widespread in the eastern Chadian
town of Goz Beida after the town
was attacked and seized by rebels over the
weekend. Armed men looted several NGO compounds
while other compounds were struck by small arms
fire. It also appears that one NGO compound
burned after fuel supplies caught fire.
EUFOR, deployed to protect Sudanese and Chadian refugees, has reported that it has been providing armed escorts for aid workers seeking shelter in the nearby EUFOR camp.
It is likely that the government will attempt to retake the town over the next couple of days. Any government counter attack will likely be accompanied by air strikes. NGOs should plan accordingly.
EUFOR, deployed to protect Sudanese and Chadian refugees, has reported that it has been providing armed escorts for aid workers seeking shelter in the nearby EUFOR camp.
It is likely that the government will attempt to retake the town over the next couple of days. Any government counter attack will likely be accompanied by air strikes. NGOs should plan accordingly.
Some 300,000 Sudanese
refugees who have fled the Darfur conflict live in
camps in Eastern Chad. 187,000 Chadians displaced by
fighting in Chad have also sought sanctuary in IDP
camps in the area.
Rebels attack eastern Chadian town, aid worker
says
Officials:
Rebels attack in eastern Chad
Gunmen Kill WFP Driver in Somalia
13/06/08 13:39 Filed in: Security
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Gunmen have killed a World Food Programme contracted
driver in southern Somalia. Hassan Abdi was taking
food aid from Mogadishu to the Bay and Bakool regions
when he was attacked near Leego village early on 12
June 2008.
Abdi was the third WFP-contracted driver to be killed in Somalia this year.
WFP says gunmen kill driver in Somalia
Abdi was the third WFP-contracted driver to be killed in Somalia this year.
WFP says gunmen kill driver in Somalia
Aid Workers Attacked by Camp Residents
13/06/08 08:43 Filed in: Security
Incident | NGO Security
On 12 June 2008 two aid workers were attacked at De
Klerks Oord Centre in South Africa. A man with a
knife attempted to attack one Red Cross volunteer
before disappearing in the crowd. Another aid worker
was slightly hurt when camp residents pelted them
with stones, bread and bones.
The De Klerks Oord Centre serves as a shelter for 2,000 immigrants who were displaced by last month's xenophobic violence in Pretoria North.
The De Klerks Oord Centre serves as a shelter for 2,000 immigrants who were displaced by last month's xenophobic violence in Pretoria North.
Abduction of Sri Lankan Aid Worker
12/06/08 18:58 Filed in: Security
Incident | NGO Security
Sebastian Goodfellow, a Sri Lankan driver for the
Norwegian Refugee Council, a humanitarian
organization working in Sri Lanka, has not been seen
since May 15. It is feared that he has been abducted,
possibly by an armed group operating with the tacit
support of the security forces.
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You can help by going to Amnesty International’s Online Action Center and send a message to President Mahinda Rajapakse and Ambassador Bernard A. B. Goonetilleke.
If you are a blogger please help by linking to the Action Center’s message page.
Gunmen kill senior aid worker, driver in Mogadishu
12/06/08 07:32 Filed in: NGO Security
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Mohamed Abdulle Mahdi, the head of the Woman and
Child Care aid agency (WOCCA), was killed by
unidentified gunmen in Somalia on Wednesday 11 June
2008.
The gunmen opened fire on Mahdi’s car as he was travelling through the Suqbad neighborhood of Mogadishu. Mahdi’s driver was also killed in the incident.
Gunmen kill humanitarian chief, driver in Mogadishu: aid worker
Top Somali aid worker shot dead
The gunmen opened fire on Mahdi’s car as he was travelling through the Suqbad neighborhood of Mogadishu. Mahdi’s driver was also killed in the incident.
Gunmen kill humanitarian chief, driver in Mogadishu: aid worker
Top Somali aid worker shot dead
Volunteer Aid Worker Killed by 'Freak Wave'
09/06/08 12:08 Filed in: NGO Security
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On 3 June 08 an Irish volunteer aid worker drowned in
Ghana after a freak wave dragged her out to sea.
Natalie Higgins was paddling with two colleagues at the water's edge when the wave struck and pulled all three into the Gulf of Guinea. A rescue effort managed to save her friends but Natalie was pulled under water. Her body was found a while later.
Natalie had been in Ghana for 10 days as part of what was to be a three month stint with UK-based Projects Abroad.
Body of drowned aid worker flown home.
'Freak wave' killed aid worker.
Natalie Higgins was paddling with two colleagues at the water's edge when the wave struck and pulled all three into the Gulf of Guinea. A rescue effort managed to save her friends but Natalie was pulled under water. Her body was found a while later.
Natalie had been in Ghana for 10 days as part of what was to be a three month stint with UK-based Projects Abroad.
Body of drowned aid worker flown home.
'Freak wave' killed aid worker.
Islamabad Bomb Damages Local NGO
03/06/08 07:30 Filed in: Security
Incident | NGO Security
The
building of a local NGO, Devolution Trust for
Community Empowerment, was damaged in an apparent
VBIED attack on the Danish Embassy in Islamabad.
Dozens of its staff were reported to have been
injured by flying glass. A spokesperson for the NGO
said that the organization had been concerned about
their location across the street from the embassy.
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Canadian Aid Worker Kidnapped in Haiti Released
30/05/08 06:42 Filed in: NGO Security
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Gunmen Threaten INGO Staff in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
Gunmen in civilian clothing have reportedly
threatened INGO staff and local residents in
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. In one incident an INGO staff
member had a weapon pointed at his head.
Young gunmen in civilian clothing have caused a series of disturbances on the town streets in recent days, threatening civilians and aid workers in broad daylight.
At least one International NGO has gone into hibernation until the situation stabilizes.
Young gunmen in civilian clothing have caused a series of disturbances on the town streets in recent days, threatening civilians and aid workers in broad daylight.
At least one International NGO has gone into hibernation until the situation stabilizes.
Medecins du Monde Aid Worker Kidnapped in Haiti
23/05/08 10:47 Filed in: Security
Incident | NGO Security
Three Aid Workers Kidnapped in Somalia
Three aid workers from Cooperazione Italiana Nord Sud
were kidnapped by gunmen on 21 May in the Lower
Shabelle region of Somalia. Two Italians, one male
and one female, and a male Somali colleague were
kidnapped early in the morning in the village of
Awdhegle.
Two Italians among three aid workers kidnapped in Somalia: officials
Somali gunmen kidnap two Italian aid workers-officials
Witness: Somali gunmen seize 2 Italian aid workers
Two Italians among three aid workers kidnapped in Somalia: officials
Somali gunmen kidnap two Italian aid workers-officials
Witness: Somali gunmen seize 2 Italian aid workers
Red Cross Website Hacked to Steal Quake Relief Donations
A section of the Chinese Red Cross website has
reportedly been hacked. Apparently the hacker gained
access to the website and created four fraudulent
bank accounts to steal earthquake relief funding. If
you can read Chinese you can read the report here. Otherwise check
out the link attached to the graphic below. Read
the
full report from The Dark Visitor.
Gunmen Kill Aid Worker in Southern Somalia
18/05/08 14:29 Filed in: NGO Security
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The director of the Somali aid organization Horn
Relief was killed by masked gunmen as he arrived at
his house in Kismayo, Somalia late Saturday.
According to village elders the reason for the
killing of Ahmed Bariyow was not readily apparent.
The killing comes as central Somalia enters a humanitarian emergency amid fears of a full blown famine.
Press TV: Somali aid organizer shot dead.
The killing comes as central Somalia enters a humanitarian emergency amid fears of a full blown famine.
Press TV: Somali aid organizer shot dead.
Aid Vessel Hijacked near Somalia
18/05/08 08:18 Filed in: Security
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A Jordanian vessel carrying 4,000 tonnes of sugar
donated by Denmark was seized by pirates off the
coast of Somalia on 17 May.
The Indian Ocean near Somalia has one of the highest piracy rates in the world. At least twelve ships have been attacked this year. Vessels carrying aid shipments are easy and lucrative targets for the pirates who ply the Somalia coastline.
The Indian Ocean near Somalia has one of the highest piracy rates in the world. At least twelve ships have been attacked this year. Vessels carrying aid shipments are easy and lucrative targets for the pirates who ply the Somalia coastline.
WFP Head of Sub-office Killed by Gunmen in Northwestern Kenya
On Wednesday, 7 May 2008, gunmen shot dead
37-year-old Zimbabwean Silence Chirara outside a UN
compound in Lokichoggio, north of Nairobi, near the
border with southern Sudan. He was ambushed while
driving a clearly marked UN vehicle.
See also:
UN food agency shocked by killing of staffer in Kenya
Zimbabwean Aid worker killed in Kenya
KENYA / GUNMEN KILL WFP HEAD OF SUB-OFFICE IN NORTHWESTERN KENYA « APO-SOURCE : The African News Source via kwout
See also:
UN food agency shocked by killing of staffer in Kenya
Zimbabwean Aid worker killed in Kenya
Another WFP contracted driver killed in Somalia
09/05/08 08:42 Filed in: Security
Incident | NGO Security
On 7 May another WFP contracted driver was killed by
militiamen at an illegal checkpoint in Somalia. The
incident occurred when 12 WFP contracted trucks were
stopped at gunpoint at a checkpoint 30 km north of
Galkayo. The driver was injured and later died when a
gunman opened fire on the trucks.
A similar incident occurred on 13 February when the leader of a WFP contracted aid convoy was shot and killed by militia in southern Somalia.
A similar incident occurred on 13 February when the leader of a WFP contracted aid convoy was shot and killed by militia in southern Somalia.
Save the Children Aid Worker Killed in Chad
02/05/08 12:29 Filed in: NGO Security
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Save the Children aid worker, Pascal Marlinge, was
shot and killed by armed men in Chad on 1 May 2008.
The link below has more detail from Save the
Children.
KinderBerg Afghanistan Suspends Operations After Staff Kidnapped
14/04/08 13:43 Filed in: Security
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German KinderBerg has reportedly suspended operations
for five days after the apparent kidnapping of two
staff members near Charikar the capital of Parwan
province. The area had previously been considered
relatively safe.
