Zalingei , July 1(Darfur 24)

The United Nations World Food Program WFP said unidentified armed men attacked, on Sunday, three WFP trucks loaded with food aid on their way to central Darfur.

WFP revealed that the gunmen had looted food aid that was intended to feed thousands of people, calling on local authorities to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable.

WFP added: “All parties must ensure the safe delivery of supplies.”

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF )control 6 out of 9 localities in Central Darfur state, while the other three localities fall under jurisdiction of the Sudan Liberation Movement, led by Abdel Wahid Mohamed Nour.