Sudan's paramilitary RSF blames Army for drone attack on WFP food aid truck
El Fasher, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Suport Forces (RSF) has accused its rival in the counry's bloody civil war, the Sudaese Armed Forces (SAF), of being responsible for the drone attack on one of the trucks the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) near the town of Hamra El Sheikh in North Darfur at the weekend.
A statement issued by the official spokesman of the RSF on Saturday said this was a continuation of the SAF's deliberate crimes, and in a new violation of the humanitarian truce.
It said the SAF targeted a WFP humanitarian truck using a Turkish-made Akinci drone.
"The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) strongly condemn the attack, which occurred (today), Saturday, and targeted relief trucks consisting of a 39-truck convoy carrying urgent food aid for displaced families suffering from severe food insecurity.
“The continuous, systematic targeting of humanitarian convoys constitutes a full-fledged war crime, reflecting a dangerous pattern aimed at obstructing the delivery of essential assistance and repeatedly attacking international organisations operating in the region, deepening the humanitarian crisis and increasing the suffering of civilians,” the statement said.
The RSF called for “an urgent and transparent investigation” to hold accountable those responsible for targeting humanitarian convoys.
It also called for immediate action to press for an end to the repeated attacks on humanitarian workers.
The WFP has strongly condemned an attack on the truck near the town of Hamra El Sheikh in North Darfur, Sudan, on Saturday.
It said in a statement that the truck was part of a larger convoy of 39 trucks on route with vital food assistance to support hungry families who fled to Tawilah, North Darfur, in search of food and safety.
“The truck was under repair due to mechanical problems when it was attacked, destroying the truck’s cabin and seriously injuring the driver, who was immediately evacuated to hospital for urgent treatment,” the statement said.
WFP called for an immediate and independent investigation into the incident and parties found responsible should be held to account.
WFP said the convoy was more than halfway through its 1000-kilometer journey when the incident happened.
"The movement had been cleared for use by all parties to the conflict. The route is the main supply lifeline for WFP to reach the most vulnerable people in Darfur – with close to 100 aid trucks every month using the same roads to deliver critical food assistance."
This latest incident is the sixth serious attack on WFP trucks, assets, and facilities in Sudan in the past year – with eight humanitarians and partners killed, and many more injured, the statement said, adding "this is unacceptable. Humanitarian staff and assets must never be a target."
WFP said unimpeded access to reach the most vulnerable families in Darfur and all famine-stricken areas is critical.
WFP supports 700,000 people in Tawilah with lifesaving food aid. Hundreds of thousands of people had fled to the town for safety, including families from El Fasher and the Zamzam displacement camp – both of which have had famine confirmed.
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