KHARTOUM, 5 October 2026 — The United Nations World Food Programme has condemned an aerial attack on two contracted trucks carrying food assistance in South Kordofan, Sudan, which killed one driver.
WFP said the clearly marked humanitarian vehicles were travelling from Dilling to Kadugli when they were struck during the early hours of 3 October. The agency was still assessing the damage to the food cargo.
The UN food agency called for a prompt and impartial investigation and said anyone responsible for violations must be held accountable. It extended condolences to the driver’s family, friends and colleagues.
The attack came one day after another WFP truck struck an explosive device in Dilling after completing a delivery of lifesaving food assistance, illustrating the mounting danger surrounding relief operations.
WFP urged all parties to respect international humanitarian law, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, and guarantee safe and unimpeded passage for humanitarian personnel and supplies.
Repeated attacks on relief transport threaten communities already facing severe hunger and displacement. WFP said it remains committed to assisting millions of women, men and children across Sudan despite the worsening security environment.
The incident was verified through WFP’s official statement and a same-day United Nations report. Independent reporting by Al Jazeera and Sudan Tribune also confirmed the death, route and humanitarian status of the trucks.
References
- World Food Programme — Statement on South Kordofan attack, 4 October 2026
- United Nations — Driver killed in aerial attack on aid trucks, 5 October 2026
- Al Jazeera — Airstrike kills UN aid-truck driver in Sudan
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