(KHARTOUM, SUDAN) – The World Food Programme has strongly condemned an aerial attack on two clearly marked aid trucks in South Kordofan, Sudan, that killed a driver over the weekend.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 3rd October 2026, according to a statement from the United Nations agency.
The contracted trucks were carrying WFP food commodities and were travelling between the cities of Dilling and Kadugli. They were clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles.
Additional details regarding the circumstances of the incident, including the extent of the damage to the food cargo, are still being determined.
The WFP called for a prompt and impartial investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be held to account.
The attack came just one day after a WFP truck hit an explosive device in Dilling after delivering food assistance.
“These incidents underscore the increasingly challenging security environment in Sudan and the risks that aid workers face when delivering life-saving assistance to communities in need,” the statement said.
The WFP underlined its commitment to safely delivering life-saving assistance to millions across Sudan who depend on humanitarian support.
The Sudanese Armed Forces and former allies the Rapid Support Forces have been fighting since April 2023. Last year, more than 30 million people needed humanitarian assistance, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
The WFP urged all those involved in the fighting to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, and ensure safe and unimpeded access for both humanitarian personnel and cargo.
According to UN News, the World Food Programme extended its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the driver killed in the attack.
The Horn Observer reported that the WFP remains committed to safely delivering life-saving assistance to millions of women, men and children who depend on humanitarian support across Sudan.
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