Other Documented

One aid worker wounded in Kyegegwa

Kyegegwa, Western, Uganda International NGO
1 wounded

One INGO reception centre guard was injured when he was attacked by a group of nearby male civilians. INGO staff were attempting to instruct a woman on infant bathing safety, when she became irritable. As the group of nearby men heard the issue they approached the staff holding knives. The staff fled and the nearby guard attempted to control the mob when he was stabbed. He was taken to a health facility where he received medical attention. Means of attack recorded as bodily assault. Context mob violence. Actor Not applicable. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 2914.

People involved

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