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UN: Five humanitarian workers killed in attack on convoy in North Darfur
Summary
A joint WFP–UNICEF convoy was attacked near Alkoma, North Darfur; five Sudanese aid workers were killed, multiple trucks destroyed and critically needed supplies damaged. The United Nations called for an urgent investigation and for respect for international humanitarian law.
The United Nations said five humanitarian workers were killed and several others wounded when a World Food Programme (WFP)–UNICEF convoy was attacked near Alkoma in North Darfur last night.
UN spokesperson Steph said the convoy — 15 trucks carrying nutrition supplies and food — had traveled more than 1,800 kilometers from Port Sudan and was negotiating access to reach El Fasher when it was struck. “All attacks on humanitarian personnel on their facilities and…
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