Sudan aid trucks attacked UN warns of growing aid gaps

Oct 3

Haq relays OCHA's concern over Sudan's violence, displacement and food insecurity. An October 3 aerial attack on two clearly marked WFP-contracted trucks travelling from Dilling to Kadugli killed a driver and damaged food; the damage assessment remains incomplete. Tom Fletcher condemns aid-worker targeting and WFP seeks an impartial investigation. A truck hit an explosive device in Dilling the day before. UNICEF reports one child killed and twelve injured in an October 1 El Obeid drone strike. IOM reports over 10,000 displaced in Blue Nile between September 26 and October 4. IRC has reduced support for over 473,000 people; partners warn that 7.1 million of 9.1 million needing fourth-quarter Darfur food assistance may face gaps, amid poor rainfall and emergency malnutrition. OCHA calls for protection and sustained funding.

An October 3 aerial attack hits two clearly marked WFP-contracted trucks travelling from Dilling to Kadugli in South Kordofan, killing a driver and damaging food supplies. Haq relays Tom Fletcher's condemnation and WFP's call for an impartial investigation and accountability. WFP is still gathering damage details. A truck's explosive-device incident the previous day is retained as context, with no claim that its circumstances or responsibility are identical.