The UAE stressed the importance of protecting diplomatic buildings and embassy staff residences
UAE condemns ‘heinous attack’ on its ambassador’s residence in Khartoum
The UAE's foreign ministry says that the attack on its ambassador's residence, which it say was carried out by the Sudanese military aircraft, has caused extensive damage to the building.
Monday 30/09/2024
The UAE stressed the importance of protecting diplomatic buildings and embassy staff residences
ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates said early on Monday the residence of its ambassador in Khartoum was attacked by a Sudanese military aircraft, condemning it as a "heinous attack".
The UAE's foreign ministry said in a statement that the attack on its ambassador's residence had caused extensive damage to the building. The Sudanese army accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out the attack.
The Sudanese army has repeatedly accused the UAE of providing weapons and support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's 17-month-old war. The Gulf state denies the allegations.
War erupted in April last year between the Sudanese army and the RSF over a transition to free elections. The UN says nearly 25 million people - half Sudan's population - need aid, famine is looming and some 8 million people have fled their homes.
"The Ministry stressed the importance of protecting diplomatic buildings and embassy staff residences, in accordance with the treaties and customs that regulate diplomatic relations," the UAE statement added.