The Prince of Wales has condemned the killing of aid workers in regions such as Gaza as a “cruel affront” to humanitarian principles.
According to foreign media, speaking at the launch of the world’s first global memorial for humanitarian workers in West London, William paid tribute to those who had died in conflicts “from Ukraine to Sudan, from Myanmar to Haiti, and indeed across much of the Middle East.”
“Too often, hundreds of humanitarian aid workers around the world are killed in the line of duty,” he said.
“Last year, the number was 385. This year, it has already reached 300. I know that many of their grieving families are here today, representing countless others,” the Prince continued.
“Every single death is a tragedy. A cruel affront to international humanitarian principles, which must remain sacred,” Prince William concluded.
