PAMS Convoy Attacked in Darfur – AFP Report
- A convoy delivering critical food assistance from the World Food Programme (WFP) was attacked on Wednesday,August 20,2025,in the Darfur region of Sudan.
- Gift Watanasathorn,a spokesperson for the WFP,confirmed that all members of the convoy were reported safe following the incident.
- The attack comes as the humanitarian situation in Darfur continues to deteriorate rapidly.
Aid Convoy Attacked in Sudan’s Darfur Region,Threatening Vital food Supplies
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Attack on World Food Program Convoy
A convoy delivering critical food assistance from the World Food Programme (WFP) was attacked on Wednesday,August 20,2025,in the Darfur region of Sudan. The incident occurred near the city of Mellit, located in North Darfur state. Three of the sixteen trucks transporting humanitarian aid sustained damage and caught fire during the attack.
Gift Watanasathorn,a spokesperson for the WFP,confirmed that all members of the convoy were reported safe following the incident. However, the attack represents a significant setback to efforts to deliver desperately needed aid to civilians in the war-torn region.
Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Darfur
The attack comes as the humanitarian situation in Darfur continues to deteriorate rapidly. Recent reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of starvation, with access to food and essential supplies severely limited by ongoing conflict and insecurity. The World Food Programme has warned that 300,000 people are “trapped,hungry and running out of time.”
Beyond this specific incident, aid workers have faced increasing dangers while attempting to reach vulnerable populations. Just weeks prior, on June 3, 2025, an ambush killed five UN food aid workers,further disrupting supply lines and exacerbating the crisis.
unanswered Questions and Security Concerns
The identity of those responsible for Wednesday’s attack remains unknown. Watanasathorn did not provide data regarding the perpetrators.This lack of clarity raises serious concerns about the security of humanitarian operations in Darfur and the ability of aid organizations to safely deliver assistance to those in need.
The recent attacks, including the drone strike that destroyed three UN food aid trucks in Mellit on August 20, 2025, highlight the escalating risks faced by humanitarian workers and the urgent need for increased protection measures.