Deadly attacks on humanitarian aid workers and contractors in South Sudan have killed at least 36 people since January, according to reporting cited from the United Nations. This figure surpasses the total of 31 killed in all of 2025. The UN humanitarian coordinator says the violence persists as aid operations continue in a country long assessed as especially dangerous for relief personnel.
The UN is urging authorities and relevant actors to improve protection for humanitarian workers and contractors. While outlets provide the same overall death toll and the UN’s call for safeguards, they differ mainly in emphasis: The Independent and ABC News focus on the scale of the surge and the UN warning, while the Washington Times also frames the figures in comparison to last year to highlight the acceleration.
