Attack on the EU ambassador in Sudan

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Relations and Security Policy, announced that he was attacked at the residence of the EU ambassador in Sudan. Borrell, in his post on his Twitter account, said: “A few hours ago, the EU ambassador to Sudan was attacked at his own residence.”

Stating that this is a serious violation of the Vienna Convention, Borrell said: “The security of diplomatic facilities and personnel is the primary responsibility of the Sudanese authorities and an obligation under international law.”

On the morning of April 15, armed clashes broke out between the Sudanese army and the HDK paramilitary in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, and in several cities. The disagreement between the army and the HDK over the military security reform, which provides for the “full participation of the HDK in the army”, had become a hot-button conflict in recent months.

Sudan’s Foreign Ministry announced that the Sovereignty Council Chairman and army commander, General Abdulfettah al-Burhan, had decided to dissolve the HDK, which clashed with the army, and declare a rebel force against the state, and that they would act consequently. base.

Volker Perthes, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Sudan, announced that the loss of life in the conflict in Sudan has reached 185, with more than 1,800 civilians and soldiers injured. (AA)