UN ‘horrified’ by killing of five aid workers in Nigeria – By Al Jazeera and News Agencies (Al Jazeera) / July 23 2020
It follows the release of a video showing the killing of the humanitarian workers after their abduction in Borno state.
The United Nations has said it is “utterly shocked and horrified” by the killing of five aid workers by unknown armed groups in northeastern Nigeria.
The statement late on Wednesday by Edward Kallon, UN humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, followed the release of a video showing the murder of the humanitarian workers who were kidnapped last month in Borno state.
The Nigerian government identified the victims as employees of the country’s State Emergency Management Agency as well as international aid organisations Action Against Hunger (ACF), International Rescue Committee and Rich International.
“They were committed humanitarians who devoted their lives to helping vulnerable people and communities in an area heavily affected by violence,” Kallon said.
Continue to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/07/horrified-killing-aid-workers-nigeria-200723081635932.html
