UAE repeats Sudanese army bombing accusation, drawing regional condemnation

September 30, 2024 (RABU DHABI) – A United Arab Emirates diplomat reiterated accusations on Monday that the Sudanese army bombed the UAE ambassador’s residence in Khartoum, prompting a wave of condemnation from Gulf states and Egypt.

“Our country condemns in the strongest terms the blatant attack launched by the Sudanese armed forces,” UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan said. He emphasized the UAE’s rejection of ongoing attacks against civilians by warring factions in Sudan.

Sudan’s foreign ministry and army spokesperson denied the allegations, asserting the military’s right to defend its territory and uphold national security.

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned the alleged attack as a violation of international law. Jordan also denounced the incident, calling it a “serious violation of international law and an attack on the sanctity of diplomatic premises protected under the Vienna Convention.”

Oman’s foreign ministry condemned the attack as a “clear violation of diplomatic charters, norms, and immunities.” Bahrain echoed these sentiments, expressing “strong denunciation” and emphasizing its solidarity with the UAE.

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, condemned the incident as a “blatant attack.”

Egypt’s foreign ministry expressed concern over recent developments in Sudan, highlighting that targeting diplomatic premises violates international law and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.