Red Crescent volunteer killed collecting aid data in Sudan

May 15, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) confirmed the death of Fadul Daw El-Bait Abdallah, a humanitarian worker with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society.

Reports indicate Abdallah was shot on May 11 while working with his team to collect humanitarian data in the Abu Haraz area of south-eastern Sudan. He died the following day, on May 12. During the same incident, another volunteer was beaten.

The IFRC strongly condemned the violence, emphasizing that humanitarian workers must be respected and protected under all circumstances. The Federation extended its deepest condolences to Abdallah’s family and colleagues, acknowledging the tragic loss.

This tragic incident highlights the grave dangers faced by humanitarian workers worldwide. Since the beginning of the year, twenty members of the IFRC network have lost their lives while performing their crucial humanitarian duties. The IFRC reiterated its call for the cessation of violence against humanitarian workers, asserting that “they are not a target”.

The loss of Abdallah underscores the critical need for greater protection and respect for those who risk their lives to provide aid and support to vulnerable communities.