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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 country. With 24 humanitarian workers and contractors killed since January, the trend poses a significant threat to the delivery of essential assistance to vulnerable communities. 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 brazen nature of the attack. The international community's ability to respond to humanitarian crises in South Sudan is heavily reliant on the safety and security of aid workers, making it imperative that authorities take swift action to investigate and bring perpetrators to justice. As the humanitarian community remains committed to delivering life-saving assistance, the need for strengthened protection measures and respect for international humanitarian law becomes increasingly urgent to prevent further loss of life and ensure the continuation of critical aid operations.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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