Africa
Burkina Faso
30 May 2020: Near Barsalogho commune, Sanmatenga province, unidentified gunmen ambushed a government aid convoy after delivering food to IDPs in the area, killing at least 10 people, including an ambulance driver and a nurse, and injuring about 20 more. Sources: Al Jazeera,
Sahel Security Alerts and TRT World Now
Central African Republic
01 - 09 May 2020: In N’Dele town, Bamingui-Bangoran prefecture, unidentified perpetrators attacked unspecified humanitarian organisations on 10 separate occasions. Source: OCHA
14 May 2020: Along the road in Yagarandji Forest, near Kaga-Bandoro town, Nana-Gribizi prefecture, a male national NGO driver was shot by an unidentified armed group in an ambush. He was transferred to hospital where he later died. Three other passengers were unharmed. Source: AWSD1
19 May 2020: In N’Dele town, Bamingui-Bangoran prefecture, attacks on aid workers and theft of INGO office material and three INGO vehicles by unidentified perpetrators forced the NRC, Premiere Urgence Internationale, Search for Common Ground, and War Child to suspend their activities in the area. Sources: NRC and Twitter
20 May 2020: In an unnamed village in Nana-Mambéré prefecture, an NGO driver was ambushed, beaten and robbed by seven armed Fulani tribesmen. Cash, documents and personal valuables were stolen. The driver received medical care at the Bouar hospital. Source: AWSD1
25 May 2020: In Bokita village, near Batangafo town, Ouham prefecture, three male and three female aid workers from the Danish Refugee Council returning from a cash work activity in Kabo were kidnapped by suspected armed Fulani tribesmen. One female aid worker was released following MINUSCA negotiations with the tribesmen leader. The remaining five staff were transferred to MPB/FPRC base in Batafango.
The perpetrators demanded the release of three Fulani children who were held hostage the week before by anti-Balaka armed men. Negotiations for their release are ongoing. All humanitarian activities in the area were suspended. Source: AWSD1 and Radio Ndeke Luka
Democratic Republic of the Congo
21 May 2020: In Kyondo village, Beni territory, North Kivu province, a vehicle belonging to Mercy Corps was set on fire by locals after it crashed into a crowd, injuring several people, one of whom later died from her injuries. The driver managed to flee. Source: Radio Moto
30 May 2020: Update: A Congolese militia leader accused of involvement in the murder of an American citizen and a Swedish national working with the UN has been arrested more than three years after the killings. Source: AP
Mali
10 May 2020: In Aguelhok commune, Tessalit cercle, Kidal region, a MINUSMA convoy hit a roadside IED whilst on a routine patrol, killing three Chadian peacekeepers and injuring four more. Source:
France 24
Mozambique
30 April 2020: In Matola suburb, Maputo city and province, the founder of NGO Rizwan Adatia Foundation was kidnapped in an ambush by four unidentified perpetrators. He was rescued 20 days later. Sources: Club of Mozambique I, Club of Mozambique II and Club of Mozambique III
26 May 2020: In Koko village, Macomia district, Cabo Delgado province, food donated by unspecified humanitarian agencies was looted, properties destroyed, and huts burned down during a terrorist attack on the village. Source: Club of Mozambique
Somalia
04 May 2020: In El Bardale town, Gabiley district, Woqooyi Galbeed region, unidentified perpetrators shot down a privately owned Kenyan aircraft carrying aid and medical supplies to aid Somalia’s fight against the spread of COVID-19. The plane crashed, killing all six people on board. Sources: Al Jazeera, AS, AWSD1 , BBC and The New York Times
08 May 2020: Between Hoosingow and Dhobley town, Kismayo city, Lower Juba region, three NGO staff members on their way to Hoosingow town were kidnapped and their rented vehicle hijacked by Al Shabaab militants. Source: ACLED2
09 May 2020: Update: Outside Mogadishu, an Italian aid worker from the Italian NGO Africa Milele Onlus who was abducted in Kenya in November 2018 was released by her captors, a group affiliated to al Shabaab. See Italy section for further details. Sources: ABC and BBC
25 May 2020: In Qansahdhere town and district, Bay region, a WFP aircraft was hit with surface-to-air fire. No casualties were reported, and the aircraft managed to land safely. The crew were reportedly arrested and had their mobiles confiscated by Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). Local media sources claim Ethiopian troops misidentified the aircraft and opened fire. Sources: Aviation 24, Aeroinside and Garda
27 May 2020: In Gololey village, Balcad city and district, Middle Shabelle region, unidentified masked perpetrators kidnapped seven Somalian aid workers and a civilian from a health facility run by the local NGO Zamzam Foundation, before executing them. The bodies of the victims were found the next day.
Some reports suggest the Somalian Armed Forces may have been responsible for the killings as part of a retaliatory attack following the deaths of their soldiers, while other reports blame al-Shabaab. Sources:
ABC, ACLED2 and AWSD1
South Sudan
07 May 2020: In Bentiu city, Unity state, a male UN aid worker was assaulted with a spear by an unidentified perpetrator who broke into his home in the Bentiu PoC. The aid worker was injured and treated at the UNMISS clinic. The perpetrator stole two mobile phones and a radio that were later recovered. Source: AWSD1
09 May 2020: In Juba, Central Equatoria state, an INGO security guard was held at gunpoint, dragged, and beaten by a group of unidentified perpetrators who broke into the INGO compound and demanded the compounds gate keys. The perpetrators cut the fence and cables to the air conditioning units before fleeing when another on-duty guard alerted the rapid response team. The security guard was transferred to the local hospital. Source: AWSD1
16 or 17 May 2020: In Pieri town, Uror country, Jonglei state, two INGO aid workers and a volunteer were killed during intercommunal clashes and cattle raids in the village. Two staff members and 3 volunteers were also wounded. The INGO temporarily suspended operations in the area as a result.
Sources: AWSD1 and Garda
31 May 2020: At Cuiecok village, Awerial county, Lakes state, an NGO vehicle was ambushed by unknown gunmen while travelling from Terekeka county to Awerial town. The gunmen demanded money but as the staff refused to give it to them, the attackers shot the driver in the hand. Source: AWSD1
Sudan
09 May 2020: In Kadguli city, South Kordofan province, a male Sudanese UN staff member was shot as he tried to intervene in a robbery near his home. He suffered wounds on his shoulder, hand and stomach and was transferred to hospital. Source: AWSD1
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