The RSF condemns the SAF’s bombing of the World Food Programme (WFP) humanitarian aid convoy in Jabra al-Sheikh, North Kordofan.

MEDIA STATEMENT 

In continuation of its deliberate crimes, and in a new violation of the humanitarian truce, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) that operates under the so-called terrorist Islamic Movement targeted a World Food Programme (WFP) humanitarian convoy using a Turkish-made Akinci drone, striking the convoy in Jabra Al-Sheikh, North Kordofan State.

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 organizations operating in the region, deepening the humanitarian crisis and increasing the suffering of civilians.

The Muslim Brotherhood’s terrorist army has previously carried out similar attacks on relief convoys in Kutum, Zalingei, Al-Kouma, and Mellit, in a clear indication of its intent to disrupt humanitarian efforts and prevent aid from reaching those in need.

Accordingly, the RSF calls on the international community and humanitarian and human rights organizations to:

* Issue a clear and explicit condemnation of this dangerous attack.
* Launch an urgent and transparent investigation to hold accountable those responsible for targeting humanitarian convoys.
* Take immediate action to press for an end to the repeated attacks on humanitarian workers.

The international community’s silence in the face of these grave violations can only be interpreted as tolerance that encourages the perpetrators, and poses a serious threat to humanitarian efforts aimed at protecting civilians and delivering assistance to them.

Office of the Official Spokesman 

Rapid Support Forces