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Attacks on Health Care Monthly News Brief - May 2020

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Afghanistan
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Africa

Burkina Faso

30 May 2020: Near Barsalogho commune, Sanmatenga province, unidentified gunmen ambushed a gendarmerie 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

Democratic Republic of the Congo

14 May 2020: In Jiba health zone, Djugu town and territory, Ituri province, insecurity linked to the Coalition of Congolese Democrats forced health operators to evacuate from six of 14 areas since earlyApril, and the Jiba Hospital to shut its doors. Three pregnant women have since lost their lives due to unavailability of treatment. Source:
Radio Okapi

24 May 2020: In Butembo city, North Kivu province, unidentified perpetrators broke into the Kitulu Anglican Hospital before fleeing as police approached. Source: Facebook

25 May 2020: At Karambi village, Rutshuru territory, Nord-Kivu province, a nurse and a patient were attacked and injured by FARDC forces who stormed into the village’s health centre looking for injured FDLR rebels. Source: ACLED

Mozambique

12 May 2020: In Awasse, Mocimboa da Praia district, Cabo Delgado province, a Catholic hospital under construction and a house for Benedictine monks were burnt down by unidentified perpetrators during an attack in which several buildings around were also targeted.

Source: ACLED

28 May 2020: In Cabo Delgado province, several hospitals have been left empty as health workers fled following suspected jihadist militants’ attacks in the area. Source: All Africa

28 May 2020: In Macomia, Cabo Delgado province, a health centre was burnt down by suspected jihadist militants during an overrun into the city in which many houses and public buildings were destroyed and IS flags hoisted. Source: BBC