Drone attack destroys UN aid convoy in Sudan’s famine-hit Darfur region
Summary
A drone attack hit a United Nations convoy carrying food aid to the famine-stricken North Darfur region in Sudan. The security of the convoy was compromised, but all personnel are safe. The attack is part of ongoing conflict between Sudan's military and the paramilitary RSF, impacting aid delivery.Key Facts
- A drone struck a UN convoy heading to North Darfur, Sudan, with food supplies.
- All personnel with the convoy were unharmed.
- At least three trucks caught fire, causing damage to the supplies.
- It is unclear who is responsible for the attack.
- This was the second attack on a UN convoy in three months.
- Fighting in Sudan began in April 2023, with over 40,000 deaths and 13 million displaced.
- Nearly 25 million people in Sudan are facing severe hunger.
- The UN is investigating war crimes and crimes against humanity in the region.
- Humanitarian aid workers have called for respect of international laws to protect aid delivery.
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