New York, Aug. 3 -- New York, August 3rd, 2026 - August 4th, 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the Muttur massacre. It remains one of the deadliest attacks ever carried out against humanitarian workers. Its continued lack of resolution sends a powerful and troubling message: humanitarian workers can be targeted with impunity.

For Action Against Hunger, this constitutes a war crime. Under international humanitarian law, humanitarian personnel are protected and must never be targeted. The 17 Action Against Hunger employees, all Sri Lankan nationals, were working to provide essential services to people in need. Their murder had a direct impact on the vulnerable communities they were assisting. Seventeen families were also devastated by thi...