Foreign Embassies Condemn Attack on WFP Aid Convoy in South Sudan

(JUBA) – Several foreign embassies in South Sudan have jointly condemned the recent attack on a World Food Programme convoy in Upper Nile State, describing the incident as unacceptable and harmful to vulnerable communities.

In a statement released on Friday, 6 February 2026, the embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, together with the Delegation of the European Union, said they strongly condemn the attack and looting of twelve WFP boats.

The convoy was carrying more than 1,500 metric tonnes of food supplies intended to support about 73,000 people in need. The food was meant for families facing hunger, displacement, and conflict related hardship in parts of Upper Nile State.

The embassies said the attack has disrupted life saving humanitarian operations and placed thousands of vulnerable people at further risk. They noted that such actions undermine efforts to address food insecurity and malnutrition in South Sudan.

They urged the transitional government to take prompt action to recover the stolen food and other resources taken from humanitarian workers who were aboard the boats. The statement called for accountability and stronger protection for aid operations.

The embassies also said their countries’ taxpayers fund humanitarian assistance in South Sudan and expect that such support reaches those who need it most. They stressed that aid must be allowed to achieve its full life saving impact.

The statement described attacks on humanitarian and medical facilities as entirely unacceptable and contrary to international law and humanitarian principles.

The diplomatic missions called on South Sudan’s leaders at all levels and across all political groups to create conditions that allow for safe and unhindered delivery of assistance.

They said millions of people in South Sudan continue to face famine, malnutrition, and displacement caused by conflict and economic challenges, making humanitarian access more important than ever.

The embassies added that protecting aid workers and relief supplies is essential for building trust and supporting long term stability in the country.

Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly warned that insecurity along major supply routes threatens food distribution, especially in remote and flood affected areas.