On Monday, the European Union’s ambassador to Sudan, Aidan O’Hara, was attacked in his residence in Khartoum amidst the ongoing fighting between rival generals in the nation.
The bloc’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, confirmed the incident on Twitter, stating that the security of diplomatic premises and staff is the primary responsibility of the Sudanese authorities and an obligation under international law. While O’Hara’s injuries were not detailed, an EU spokeswoman confirmed that he was “OK” following the attack.
However, Ireland’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Micheal Martin, called the assault a “gross violation of obligations to protect diplomats under the Vienna Convention,” although O’Hara was “not seriously hurt.” The EU delegation has not been evacuated, and security measures are being assessed.
The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire, and international bodies, including the European Union, have expressed grave concern, as fighting between the Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary group has resulted in around 200 fatalities and 1,800 injuries after three days of urban warfare.
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