Five humanitarian workers killed in convoy ambush in South Sudan
Summary
Five humanitarian workers were killed and four others injured after their convoy was ambushed in Duk County, South Sudan. The United Nations condemned the attack, called for a prompt investigation, and highlighted ongoing violence affecting humanitarian workers in the country.Key Facts
- The attack happened on Monday in Duk County, Jonglei State, South Sudan.
- The convoy was operated by a local partner and carrying humanitarian staff returning from a training session.
- Five humanitarian workers were killed, four injured, and some civilians were also reportedly harmed.
- The convoy was clearly marked as providing humanitarian aid.
- Since January, 29 humanitarian workers and contractors have been killed in South Sudan.
- The UN peacekeeping mission reported a nearly 90% increase in killings from January to March compared to the previous quarter.
- The UN also reported a rise in conflict-related sexual violence.
- South Sudan has faced deadly conflicts since its independence in 2011, causing a severe humanitarian crisis.
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