# WFP convoy attacked in Sudan

> Sudan's WFP aid trucks hit by airstrike as diplomatic efforts resume.
- Title: WFP convoy attacked in Sudan · Vaticannews | Shortify
- Summary: Sudan's WFP aid trucks hit by airstrike as diplomatic efforts resume. An airstrike in South Kordofan killed a WFP driver and injured 12 civilians, worsening…
- Keywords: sudan, world food programme, united states, egypt, humanitarian emergency, war, south kordofan, religion, world, WFP, convoy, attacked
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-10/sudan-world-food-programme-convoy-attacked.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-06T12:40:23.43+00:00
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- Topics: sudan, world food programme, united states, egypt, humanitarian emergency, war, south kordofan, religion, world
## Airstrike hits WFP trucks
An airstrike in South Kordofan targeting two World Food Programme trucks killed a driver and injured 12 civilians, including five boys and seven girls.

> An airstrike in south kordofan targeting two trucks belonging to the world food programme (wfp) killed a driver and damaged food supplies. in a second incident, a child was killed and twelve others were injured: five boys and seven girls.
## WFP warns of security risks
The World Food Programme stated its trucks were clearly marked and the attack follows another incident where a truck was hit by an explosive device in Dilling.

> the wfp stressed that the two trucks were clearly marked and the attack comes just one day after another wfp truck hit an explosive device after delivering food aid in dilling.
## Sudan's humanitarian crisis
Over 30 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, with seven million facing food insecurity in Darfur.

> in 2025, the un aid coordination office ocha reported more than 30 million people are in need of humantiarian assistance.
## Sudanese army vs RSF conflict
The sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces have fought since april 2023 over force integration, with neither representing a legitimate government.

> the sudanese army has been fighting the rapid support forces (rsf) since april 2023, following disagreements between the two sides over issues such as the integration of their respective forces as part of the transition towards civilian government. last month, the us state department said that neither the sudanese armed forces nor the rsf, nor their respective leaders, "represent a legitimate and constitutional government for sudan."
## US and Egypt push for peace
The us and egypt are working to revive diplomatic efforts, with the us envoy meeting president al-sisi and general burhan to promote a political solution.

> we reaffirm the united states’ steadfast commitment, together with our egyptian partners and other regional and international allies, to promoting a political solution to the crisis, said massad boulos, the us senior adviser for arab and african affairs.
## Egypt pledges support for peace
Egypt promises to help end the war, restore security, and support sudan's unity and sovereignty through diplomatic efforts.

> egypt will continue to make every possible effort, at the regional and international levels, to promote a political solution to the crisis, help bring the war to an end, and alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the sudanese people.
## Key takeaway

An airstrike in South Kordofan killed a WFP driver and injured 12 civilians, worsening Sudan's humanitarian crisis as US and Egypt push for peace talks.