Prince William highlights dangers faced by aid workers

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Prince William, speaking at the Global Humanitarian Memorial, warned of the risks faced by aid workers worldwide. He called for greater protection, saying humanitarians "bring solace in the darkest of times" and deserve respect and safety while helping those in need. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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00:00Too often, hundreds of humanitarian aid workers around the world are killed while on duty.

00:06Last year, the number was 385. This year, it has already reached almost 300.

00:13I know that many of their bereaved families are here today, representing too many others.

00:19Every single one of those deaths is a tragedy, a cruel affront to the international humanitarian principles which must remain sacrosanct.

00:30One thing that unite all of us is support and protection for those that seek to help others in the most dire of situations.

00:40The brave humanitarians that seek to feed and heal innocent people deserve our respect and deserve their safety.

00:50Humanitarian aid workers bring solace in the darkest of times.

00:54We must do more to recognise their service and more to protect them.

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