Security Incident in Northern Kenya
December 20, 2004
Nairobi, Kenya —
On the morning of Saturday December 18 2004 Action Against Hunger (ACF) staff traveling in 3 cars between El Wak and Wargadud were ambushed by a group of 5 unidentified gunmen men. ACF regrets to inform you that during the attack, Mr. Sahal Rashid Abdi, a contracted driver who was transporting the staff was shot and killed during the ambush. ACF staff involved in the incident have been accounted for and escorted back to El Wak.
Action Against Hunger would like to offer its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Abdi.
A current investigation of the attack has been initiated and local authorities in Mandera Town, Wargadud and El Wak have initiated a quick response and coordinated effort. ACF wishes to thank those local authorities and NGOs who have given our organization a great deal of support.
Action Against Hunger activities in the area have been suspended until further notice except for the life saving activities of the Mandera Therapeutic Feeding Center.
About Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger / Action Contre la Faim (ACF), an international relief and development organization committed to saving the lives of malnourished children and families, provides sustainable access to safe water and long-term solutions to hunger. For nearly three decades, ACF has pursued its vision of a world without hunger by combating hunger in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity.Press Contact
Action Against Hunger - USA
James L. PhelanSenior External Relations Officer, ACF-USA
Contact James Phelan
Direct: 212-967-7800 x108
Cell: 646-265-7796
