Sudan: Air strike on WFP aid trucks kills driver

World Food Programme Sudan civil war humanitarian aid attack South Kordofan drone strikes

An air strike on two World Food Programme (WFP) contracted trucks in Sudan’s South Kordofan state killed one driver on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The vehicles, which were clearly marked as humanitarian transport, were traveling between the cities of Dilling and Kadugli when the attack occurred. The WFP has called for a swift and impartial investigation into the incident.

The strike follows another incident in Dilling just one day prior, where a WFP truck struck an explosive device after delivering food assistance. Additionally, the Sudan Doctors Network reported that four civilians, including a woman and a child, were killed in drone attacks in residential areas of Dilling on Friday, attributing the strikes to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned the increasing use of drone strikes and indiscriminate attacks against civilians in Sudan. The council adopted a resolution extending its fact-finding mission and demanded an immediate ceasefire, noting that the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF has displaced millions and created a massive humanitarian crisis.

Entities

Rapid Support Forces · South Kordofan · Sudan · Sudan Armed Forces · Sudan Doctors Network · Sudanese Armed Forces · United Nations · United Nations Human Rights Council · World Food Programme

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[● 11 SOURCES] An air strike hit two WFP-contracted trucks in South Kordofan on Saturday, October 3, 2026. axadletimes.com · haitigazette.com · journaldeguinee.com · stvincenttribune.com · www.globaldiasporanews.com · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The trucks were traveling between Dilling and Kadugli in South Kordofan. axadletimes.com · www.globaldiasporanews.com · sudanreeves.org · www.newarab.com · haitigazette.com · +4 more
[● 6 SOURCES] A WFP truck hit an explosive device in Dilling one day prior to the air strike. axadletimes.com · www.globaldiasporanews.com · sudanreeves.org · www.newarab.com · informaparaiba.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The Sudan Doctors Network identified the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as responsible for recent attacks. sudanreeves.org
[● 4 SOURCES] The civil war in Sudan has killed more than 200,000 people and displaced over 11 million. www.newarab.com · bahamasspectator.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com
[● 12 SOURCES] One driver was killed during the attack on the convoy. axadletimes.com · haitigazette.com · journaldeguinee.com · stvincenttribune.com · www.globaldiasporanews.com · +6 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The WFP has called for a swift and impartial investigation into the strike. axadletimes.com · haitigazette.com · journaldeguinee.com · stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Four civilians, including a child and a woman, were killed in drone attacks in Dilling on Friday.