The Delegation of the European Union to South Sudan, together with the embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, condemned the attack on humanitarian workers employed by the John Dau Foundation in Duk County, Jonglei state. In a joint statement published on 1 July 2026, the diplomatic missions expressed condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those killed and called for accountability: "Those responsible for this attack must be held accountable. All parties have to respect and protect humanitarian personnel and assets. Humanitarian workers must never be targets."
The attack occurred on 29 June 2026 in Duk County, a region that has experienced recurring intercommunal violence and periodic clashes between government forces and armed groups. The joint statement aligns with earlier remarks by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, who had also condemned the attack and urged protection of aid workers. The statement carries no new EU policy measures or sanctions, but reinforces the international community's demand that all parties in South Sudan's conflict respect humanitarian law. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by aid personnel in Jonglei state, where access constraints and insecurity have hampered relief operations. No further details on the number of casualties or the identity of the attackers were provided in the statement.