The Sudanese Medical Association reported on Thursday that three relief workers were killed and four others injured in South Kordofan due to an attack on a humanitarian aid convoy. The group accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of the assault using drones. The aid trucks, loaded with food and essential supplies, were en route to the cities of Kadugli and Dalang after the Sudanese army announced that it had lifted the siege on these areas, indicating the desperate need for assistance to civilians affected by ongoing conflict.

In the statement made by the Sudanese Medical Association, the targeting of civilians was condemned as a blatant violation of international humanitarian laws. They emphasized the importance of the international community to exert immediate pressure on the leadership of the Rapid Support Forces to ensure the protection of humanitarian convoys and to establish safe passage for aid to reach those in need. The attack points to a broader pattern of violence against aid workers and the civilian population in conflict-affected regions of Sudan, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis.

This incident coincided with a tumultuous week in Sudan, with numerous civilian injuries reported due to widespread attacks by the RSF. The urgency of the situation reflects the deteriorating security conditions and the need for a concerted international response to protect vulnerable communities and facilitate humanitarian efforts in the region. As the conflict continues, the safety of aid workers and the access to those in desperate need remain critical issues for humanitarian organizations working in Sudan.