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flag Twenty-one UN personnel, including peacekeepers and civilians, were killed in targeted attacks in 2025, a rise from previous years.

flag At least 21 United Nations personnel, including 12 peacekeepers and nine civilians, were killed in deliberate attacks during 2025, according to the UN Staff Union. flag The deadliest missions were in Abyei (6 deaths), the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic (3 each). flag Victims came from Bangladesh (6), Sudan (5), South Africa (2), and other nations. flag The figure excludes UNRWA staff killed in Gaza, as they were not specifically targeted. flag This marks a rise from 11 deaths in 2023 and five in 2024, prompting calls for better protection and accountability.

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