In Sudan, the conflict between the army and paramilitary forces continues, and in the difficult situation, the ambassador of the European Union (EU) in Sudan was attacked in his residence, writes Politico.
European Union High Commissioner for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell informed that the attack took place at the residence of the ambassador. Borel wrote on the microblogging site Twitter: “This constitutes a gross violation of the Vienna Convention. Security of diplomatic premises and staff is a primary responsibility of Sudanese authorities and an obligation under international law.” Borrell did not name the ambassador, but a spokesman for the European External Action Service confirmed it was Aidan O’Hara from Ireland. Ambassador feeling well and continuing to fulfill his duties. The Service said it was in contact with O’Hara.
Irish Foreign Minister
Micheál Martin said he was deeply concerned about the incident in Khartoum, but added that O’Hara was not seriously injured.
Fighting between the army groups supporting Sudan’s interim government head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary forces of commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo began on Saturday, the 15th of April. Al-Burhan and Dagalo joined forces in 2019 to topple Islamist autocrat Omar Hassan al-Bashir. The clashes were sparked by disagreements over the incorporation of the paramilitary group into the army.
According to UN Ambassador Volker Perthes, more than 180 people have been killed and at least 1,800 injured in the clashes.
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