New York, July 1 -- Juba, South Sudan - June 30, 2026:

Unidentified assailants ambushed a clearly marked humanitarian aid convoy, leaving 17 dead, including five employees of the nonprofit John Dau Foundation (JDF). Four JDF employees and their driver were seriously injured, and two vehicles destroyed.

The vehicles were traveling between Payuel Payam and Pajut in Duk County, Jonglei State, South Sudan, on June 29, 2026 when they were attacked. The personnel were returning from a training hosted by Action Against Hunger, which partners with JDF to deliver life-saving assistance and co-create lasting solutions to the root causes of hunger. Local authorities have deployed security and recovery teams, and the injured are receiving urgent me...