aidimpeding
Aidimpeding is the act of deliberately obstructing the provision of humanitarian aid to civilians in need. It includes blocking access for aid workers, restricting movement of relief convoys, diverting or confiscating supplies, imposing excessive or selective bureaucratic requirements, and threatening or detaining aid personnel. The term can be applied to actions by a wide range of actors, including governments, armed groups, or other parties involved in or around a crisis.
International humanitarian law aims to protect civilians and facilitate relief operations. Deliberate obstruction of aid is
Common modes of aidimpeding include blocking border crossings or routes used by relief convoys, imposing insufficiently
Impacts are substantial: delays or denial of relief can worsen malnutrition, disease outbreaks, and mortality, and
Mitigation relies on monitoring and reporting, advocacy and accountability mechanisms, negotiated access and humanitarian corridors, and