A report released by the UN last month documented 490 attacks on UN offices, convoys, and premises between July 2007 and June this year, resulting in the deaths of 26 staff.
At least 63 NGO (non-governmental organizations) aid workers were murdered during the same period. (Full)
WFP released this video showing the security challenges aid workers face:
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