Armed men killed two aid workers in a gruesome attack on September 5, 2019, as disclosed by The Reporter. The gunmen targeted three employees of Action Against Hunger who were located five kilometers away from Nguenyyiel refugee camp. Two individuals lost their lives, while one managed to escape. Following the incident, Action Against Hunger suspended operations in the region.
The report highlights the deteriorating security situation in Gambela, posing challenges to humanitarian response efforts. In May 2019, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) briefly halted operations in the area. For more details, please refer to the full report.
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