Geneva, October 05 (QNA) - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) strongly condemned an aerial attack that hit two contracted trucks carrying WFP food commodities in Sudan's South Kordofan state, killing one driver, and called for a prompt and impartial investigation and for those responsible for any violations to be held accountable.

In a statement, WFP said additional details regarding the circumstances of the incident, including the extent of the damage to the food cargo, were still being collected. It urged all those involved in the hostilities to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, and ensure the safe and unimpeded movement of humanitarian personnel and cargo.

WFP said such incidents underscored the increasingly challenging security environment in Sudan and the risks faced by aid workers when delivering life-saving assistance to communities in need. It reaffirmed its commitment to safely delivering life-saving assistance to millions of women, men and children who depend on humanitarian support across Sudan.

The two WFP-contracted trucks were en route from Dilling to Kadugli and were clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles when they were hit in the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 3. (QNA)