Statement on Attack Against World Food Programme Convoy

The missions of the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland, Germany, France, Denmark, Canada, Norway and the European Union, as members of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan, condemn an attack on a World Food Programme (WFP) humanitarian convoy carrying life-saving assistance in Dilling, South Kordofan on 30 August, which resulted in injuries to civilian drivers and damage to humanitarian supplies. 

We stress that targeted attacks on humanitarian personnel and activities are violations of international humanitarian law. Trucks within the convoy were clearly marked with WFP emblems and all relevant notifications of movement of the convoy had been made - as required by the parties to the conflict. It is yet another example of the growing devastation caused by drone warfare on civilians and civilian objects - destroying markets, health facilities, displacement camps and other locations critical to civilian survival.

We renew our call on all parties to the conflict to demonstrate their commitment to international humanitarian law in practice by taking the necessary measures to protect civilians including humanitarian personnel, and facilitate the safe, rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief. We also renew our call on those enabling these violations through arms transfers, including drones, to recognise the consequences their actions are having on Sudanese civilians. 

A credible investigation into this incident - including clear accountability measures where appropriate - must be taken to prevent any recurrence.

The repeated strikes on humanitarian convoys and persistent obstruction of humanitarian operations we have seen will only compound the suffering of millions of Sudanese civilians. These actions, which prevent civilians from accessing life-saving aid and directly contribute to civilian harm, violate both humanitarian law and the legitimate expectations of the Sudanese people.

Issued on 4 September 2026