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Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan: Statement on the attack on a John Dau Foundation humanitarian convoy in Duk County, Jonglei State
By UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at ReliefWeb
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
. Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan Statement on the attack on a John Dau Foundation humanitarian convoy in Duk County, Jonglei State Juba, 30 June 2026 – I express my shock and strongly condemn the deliberate and brutal attack on a clearly marked humanitarian co
Key takeaway The World Food Programme (WFP)'s partner, ACF, works with local partner JDF to deliver lifesaving assistance.
Why this matters
The attack on the John Dau Foundation humanitarian convoy in South Sudan's Jonglei State highlights the escalating risks faced by aid workers in the region. With 24 humanitarian workers and contractors killed since January, and five more lives lost in this latest incident, the trend is alarming. The fact that the convoy was clearly marked and transporting staff from a training session with Action Against Hunger, a partner of the World Food Programme, underscores the deliberate nature of the attack. This violence not only claims lives but also undermines the ability of humanitarian organizations to deliver essential assistance to vulnerable communities. As the humanitarian community remains committed to providing aid, the need for strengthened protection and accountability becomes increasingly urgent. The call for a prompt and impartial investigation into this attack is crucial, and the relevant authorities must take concrete steps to ensure the safety of aid workers and respect for international humanitarian law.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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