ANALYSIS Armed conflict, particularly the intra-state kind, is often characterised by the lack of a functioning state, and at times by a state that is actively targeting its citizens. In these settings, the provision of humanitarian aid, including health care, is a practical demonstration of human security and the protection of health care in conflict is a fundamental gauge of … [Läs mer...]
The strategy of targeting humanitarians
ANALYSIS In the last two decades, the number of deliberate attacks on aid workers have risen sharply. This has led to a growing concern among humanitarians, policymakers, and researchers that it is currently more dangerous to be an aid worker than it ever was before. Jamie LeSueur, a humanitarian response professional from Canada, argues that targeted attacks against … [Läs mer...]
