The U.S. Embassy in Juba, South Sudan has joined the UN children agency,  UNICEF in strongly condemning the September 23rd attack on a convoy of trucks along Juba-Yei road, killing two drivers and injuring another.

The trucks , according to the US Embassy, were returning from delivering aid to children and their families in Yei, Central Equatoria State.

The statement comes five days after the fatal attack on the humanitarian convoy.

“The U.S. Embassy joins UNICEF in strongly condemning the September 23 attack on a convoy of trucks returning from delivering aid to children and their families in Yei, Central Equatoria State,” partially read the statement.

Two drivers were killed in the attack and another injured with critical humanitarian resources were also destroyed.

“We offer our condolences to the families of the victims,” it added.

The Embassy has reiterated its call on the transitional government to meet its responsibility to establish conditions that ensure the safe provision of humanitarian assistance.