Saudi Arabia Condemns Sudan Attacks Targeting Civilians And Aid

[Mudhab]

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned a series of brutal attacks carried out by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a military hospital, a World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy, and a bus transporting displaced civilians, the Kingdom's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. These strikes have drawn international concern due to their impact on vulnerable populations.

The attacks targeted Al-Kuweik Military Hospital and humanitarian facilities in North and South Kordofan, reportedly killing dozens of unarmed civilians, including women and children. In addition, several humanitarian convoys and critical infrastructure were damaged, further complicating the delivery of essential aid to those in need.

In a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministry described the attacks as unjustifiable and in clear violation of international humanitarian law, as well as established norms designed to protect civilians and humanitarian personnel. Saudi Arabia emphasized that such actions cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.

The Kingdom called on the RSF to immediately cease all violations and allow the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance. It stressed the group's obligations under international law and highlighted the Jeddah Declaration on the Protection of Civilians in Sudan, signed in May 2023, as a critical framework for ensuring civilian safety.

Saudi Arabia also reiterated its firm support for Sudan's unity, security, and stability. The ministry underscored the importance of safeguarding legitimate institutions and warned against foreign interference, as well as the ongoing influx of illegal weapons, mercenaries, and foreign fighters, which prolong the conflict and exacerbate the suffering of the Sudanese people.

The Muslim World League (MWL), led by Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Issa, also condemned the RSF attacks on humanitarian convoys. Al-Issa denounced the strikes as grave violations of religious principles and international humanitarian laws, reaffirming the MWL's stance, along with that of Muslim communities worldwide, in rejecting all assaults on civilians and relief workers.

Other countries, including Egypt, Qatar, and Kuwait, joined the condemnation. Qatar emphasized the urgent need to protect humanitarian operations, Egypt described the attack as a severe violation of international law, and Kuwait categorically rejected the actions, calling them flagrant breaches of humanitarian principles.

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