Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP
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β’Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:28:43 +0000
π° What Happened
An air strike hit United Nations aid trucks in Sudan's South Kordofan state, killing a driver. The World Food Programme said the trucks were carrying food aid and were clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles. The agency did not say who carried out the attack.
The strike hit the convoy on Saturday as it travelled between two cities held by the Sudanese army. Fighting in the Kordofan region has grown worse since late 2025. The UN has called for an investigation into what happened.
π The Backstory
Sudan's civil war began in April 2023. It pits the Sudanese Armed Forces against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The two sides are fighting for control of the country. The war has lasted more than three years.
Millions of people have fled their homes, and hunger is spreading. Aid groups say it is becoming harder and more dangerous to reach people in need. Both sides have been accused of harming civilians and blocking aid.
π― Why It Matters
When aid trucks are attacked, food cannot reach hungry families. This makes a deadly famine worse and puts the workers who try to help in danger.
An air strike hit United Nations aid trucks in Sudan's South Kordofan state, killing a driver. The World Food Programme said the trucks were carrying food aid and were clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles. The agency did not say who carried out the attack.
The strike hit the convoy on Saturday as it travelled between two cities held by the Sudanese army. Fighting in the Kordofan region has grown worse since late 2025. The UN has called for an investigation into what happened.
Sudan's civil war began in April 2023. It pits the Sudanese Armed Forces against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The two sides are fighting for control of the country. The war has lasted more than three years.
Millions of people have fled their homes, and hunger is spreading. Aid groups say it is becoming harder and more dangerous to reach people in need. Both sides have been accused of harming civilians and blocking aid.
When aid trucks are attacked, food cannot reach hungry families. This makes a deadly famine worse and puts the workers who try to help in danger.