WFP slams attacks on aid convoys in Sudan

The World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned a series of recent attacks on its trucks, assets and facilities in Sudan. According to the WFP, four separate incidents in the past ten days led to humanitarian workers being “killed or injured while delivering food” to some of the country’s most vulnerable populations.

“Humanitarians and aid assets must never be targets,” the agency said, expressing outrage over the attacks. The agency also rejected what it described as false reports circulating on social media alleging that WFP trucks were carrying items other than humanitarian supplies. It warned that such unfounded claims endanger staff and undermine relief operations at a time when needs are at record levels.

“False reports on social media channels alleging that WFP trucks were carrying anything other than humanitarian assistance are unfounded and put humanitarians and their life-saving work at great risk,” the statement added.

WFP stressed that its operations are “guided by the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence from political or military activity.” The agency stressed that its sole focus is delivering food assistance to vulnerable populations, regardless of age, gender, origin, religious belief or political affiliation.

Sudan is currently facing what WFP describes as “the world’s largest hunger crisis,” with more than 21 million people experiencing acute hunger. Famine has been confirmed in El Fasher in North Darfur and Kadugli in Kordofan, underscoring the severity of the crisis.

The agency renewed its appeal for safe, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access to all communities in need, warning that continued attacks on aid workers and assets will further deepen the suffering of millions already on the brink of famine.

The latest statement from WFP follows a series of violent incidents targeting civilians and humanitarian operations in recent weeks.

On February 7, 2026, an incident involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) occurred near Rahad in North Kordofan. A drone strike reportedly targeted a vehicle transporting families displaced by ongoing clashes in the Dubeiker area. The passengers were civilians attempting to flee the violence. The strike killed at least 24 people, including eight children. Medical organizations operating in the region condemned the attack, describing it as a clear violation of international humanitarian law due to the deliberate targeting of non-combatants.

During the same period, RSF fighters reportedly attacked a WFP humanitarian convoy in Kordofan as it was delivering critical food and relief supplies to conflict-affected communities. Additional incidents were also reported in Kordofan, where RSF forces allegedly targeted a civilian bus carrying internally displaced persons and carried out an attack on Al-Kuweik Hospital. These attacks have intensified civilian suffering and placed further strain on already overstretched healthcare and humanitarian services.

The attacks have drawn widespread international condemnation. The United Nations and various humanitarian agencies denounced the violence, warning that both civilians and aid workers are facing escalating threats.

Several governments and human rights organizations also expressed outrage, describing the incidents as serious violations of international humanitarian law and calling for accountability for those responsible.