Saudi Arabia Condemns Storming, Vandalism of Qatari Embassy in Sudan

Members of Sudanese security forces affiliated with the army search a car without a license plate in Khartoum on May 20, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
Members of Sudanese security forces affiliated with the army search a car without a license plate in Khartoum on May 20, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Storming, Vandalism of Qatari Embassy in Sudan

Members of Sudanese security forces affiliated with the army search a car without a license plate in Khartoum on May 20, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
Members of Sudanese security forces affiliated with the army search a car without a license plate in Khartoum on May 20, 2023. (Photo by AFP)

Saudi Arabia has denounced the storming and vandalism of the Qatari Embassy in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced the Kingdom's rejection of all forms of violence and sabotage against diplomatic missions and representations, SPA said.

The Ministry called on all Sudanese parties to engage in the political track to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the crisis in Sudan, the news agency added.



GCC Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)
Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)
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GCC Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)
Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed on Wednesday the agreement between the legitimate Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias to de-escalate the situation with regard to the Yemeni banking sector and airlines.

The agreement was announced by the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, on Tuesday.

Albudaiwi expressed the GCC's support for all regional and international efforts and the efforts led by the UN special envoy aimed at achieving peace and security in Yemen.

The announcement underscores the importance the international community attaches to the Yemeni crisis, he added, hoping the agreement will pave the way for Yemeni parties to start the political process, under UN auspices, to reach a comprehensive political solution that achieves security and stability in the country.

He reiterated the GCC's continued support and full solidarity with Yemen, its government and people, and its keenness to encourage all efforts to de-escalate and maintain stability in order to reach peace.