3 WFP drivers killed

Armed men killed three World Food Program (WFP) drivers in Sudan's troubled South Darfur yesterday.

"WFP is deeply saddened and shocked by the killings of these brave men, who knew the dangers they were facing but continued to work tirelessly to alleviate suffering and bring food to the hungry in Darfur," said Kenro Oshidari, WFP country director.

(China Daily 10/18/2007 page12)