A joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping convoy was attacked in Darfur on Monday night, according to a statement from the force. Members of the so-called UNAMID (United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur) force were attacked in West Darfur in transit from Umm Baru to Tine yesterday, according to a UNAMID statement released on Tuesday. A Sudanese driver who has already been removed from the scene “suffered seven shots and is in critical condition,” according to reports cited in the release. The mission did not return fire when it was attacked, the report said, adding that a diesel truck and a UNAMID armed personnel carrier were damaged. “UNAMID is currently maintaining a high state of alert. Investigation of the incident is underway and the UNAMID leadership is in direct consultations and discussion with Sudanese authorities in Khartoum and El Fasher over the matter,” the release said.
