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IRC mourns staff member killed in road accident in Western Afghanistan
The IRC said it is providing support to the family of the deceased staff member, as well as to the injured colleagues and their families, and is extending assistance to its wider team during this difficult time.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has confirmed the death of one of its staff members in Afghanistan following a road traffic accident in Islam Qala, western Herat province.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the IRC said the staff member was killed while returning home from duty. Two other IRC employees were seriously injured in the incident and have been transferred to hospital, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
The humanitarian organization expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing frontline staff as central to its mission, particularly in Afghanistan where many vulnerable communities live in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
“The IRC is devastated by the loss of our colleague,” the statement said, adding that staff working on the front lines play a critical role in delivering life-saving assistance to people most in need.
The IRC said it is providing support to the family of the deceased staff member, as well as to the injured colleagues and their families, and is extending assistance to its wider team during this difficult time.
The International Rescue Committee has been operating in Afghanistan since 1988 and currently works with thousands of communities across nine provinces. The organization delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development services, including health care, education, cash assistance, water and sanitation support, emergency shelter, livelihood programs and resilience initiatives aimed at helping communities recover from conflict and natural disasters.