Five killed in attack on UN aid convoy in Sudan, perpetrators unknown

Five staff members of a United Nations (UN) and World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy were killed last night in an attack in North Darfur, Sudan. Several others were injured, according to the UN.

The identity of the attackers remains unclear. Both the Sudanese government forces and the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) deny involvement. The RSF claims government forces conducted an airstrike, while the government accuses the RSF of attacking the convoy.

The convoy had traveled 1,800 kilometers from Port Sudan to the famine-stricken Al-Fashir when it was ambushed during negotiations for city access. Fifteen trucks were attacked, with vehicles set ablaze and aid supplies destroyed.

The UN condemns the attack as a violation of international humanitarian law and demands an end to such assaults on aid organizations. The conflict in Sudan has displaced over 12 million people, with 150,000 deaths reported.