The United States condemned South Sudan’s military on Tuesday for raiding a boat carrying United Nations food aid, an act it called part of a “worsening pattern of looting” by armed groups that is exacerbating the country’s humanitarian crisis. The incident occurred on September 7 when personnel from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) boarded a World Food Programme boat in New Fangak, stealing food and supplies intended for civilians facing severe food insecurity, the U.S. Embassy said in a statement. The embassy called on South Sudan’s leaders to prevent such attacks and to be a reliable partner for international aid organizations. South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for aid workers. According to humanitarian reports, more than 30 aid workers have been abducted in South Sudan this year — double the number reported last year.