Qatar Strongly Condemns Storming, Vandalizing of its Embassy in Khartoum

Smoke billows above buildings in Khartoum on May 20, 2023, as violence between two rival generals continues. (AFP)
Smoke billows above buildings in Khartoum on May 20, 2023, as violence between two rival generals continues. (AFP)
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Qatar Strongly Condemns Storming, Vandalizing of its Embassy in Khartoum

Smoke billows above buildings in Khartoum on May 20, 2023, as violence between two rival generals continues. (AFP)
Smoke billows above buildings in Khartoum on May 20, 2023, as violence between two rival generals continues. (AFP)

Qatar strongly condemned on Saturday the irregular armed forces' storming and vandalizing of its embassy in Khartoum, reported the state news agency (QNA).

Embassy staff had been previously evacuated, and no one was harmed in the incident.

In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to spare embassies, diplomatic missions, headquarters of international organizations, and civilian facilities the consequences of the fighting in Sudan.

It demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice, saying such attacks are a violation of international law and agreements.

The ministry reiterated Qatar’s call for an immediate halt to the fighting. It urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, return to reason, prioritize the public interest and spare civilians the consequences of the fighting.

Doha hopes that all parties will pursue dialogue and peaceful means to overcome differences, it added.



Saudi Defense Minister, Iranian FM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Minister on X)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Minister on X)
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Saudi Defense Minister, Iranian FM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Minister on X)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Minister on X)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Tuesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

“We reviewed various aspects of our cooperation. We also discussed regional developments and efforts to promote security and stability, along with several other topics of mutual interest,” said Prince Khalid in a post on X.

Araghchi had also held talks with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, during his visit.