Saudi arabia: Saudi Arabia strongly denounced the targeting of three aid trucks belonging to the World Food Programme (WFP) in west Sudan yesterday. The Kingdom also rejects any threats to the safety and security of civilians and workers of World humanitarian aid programs, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the WFP reported that a 16-vehicle aid convoy came under a drone strike, resulting in the destruction of three lorries while en route to the famine-hit Darfur region in west Sudan. The incident underscores the challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in delivering aid to conflict zones.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry emphasized the importance of adherence to the Jeddah Declaration, signed on May 11, 2023. The declaration calls on all Sudanese parties to protect civilians and ensure the safety of humanitarian aid routes. The ministry urged all parties involved to prioritize actions that benefit the Sudanese people and to avoid further escalation of internal conflict.