Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Sudan Warring Sides Trade Blame Over Aid Convoy Attack
In Sudan, the groups fighting are blaming each other for attacking a food delivery for people who need it.
A food convoy was hit near a place where people are starving.
Both sides, the army and the RSF, say the other one did it.
This is happening because of a war that started in 2023.
The fighting has made it hard to get food and supplies to people, and aid workers are also being targeted.
This makes it difficult for food to reach those who need it.
A U.N. World Food Programme convoy was attacked in North Darfur.
The RSF and the Sudanese army blamed each other for the attack.
The attack occurred near Mellit, an area facing famine.
The RSF's siege of al-Fashir has led to supply shortages and price increases.
Aid convoys have frequently come under fire or blockade by both sides in the conflict.
- Who
- The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
- What
- A U.N. World Food Programme convoy was attacked in North Darfur, Sudan.
- When
- August 20, as per WFP.
- Where
- North Darfur, Sudan
- Why
- Unclear, but both sides blame the other during ongoing conflict.
Sudanese Army's Stance
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Stance
Responsibility for the attack on the aid convoy
Sudanese Army's Stance
The RSF was responsible for the attack.
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Stance
The army was responsible for the attack.
- Event
- Attack on U.N. food convoy
- Location
- North Darfur, Sudan
- Victim
- U.N. World Food Programme (WFP)
- Area Facing
- Famine
- Contested region
- al-Fashir