OIC, Arab countries condemn attack on Qatari embassy in Khartoum

The Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) and Arab countries have condemned the storming and vandalising of the Qatari embassy building in Khartoum by irregular armed forces.In a statement, the OIC General Secretariat condemned the repeated targeting of diplomatic buildings, stressing the need to respect the sanctity of diplomatic buildings, provide the necessary protection for them and for diplomats, and adhere to international agreements, especially the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.The Jordanian Foreign Ministry also condemned the attack.In a statement, it expressed Jordan’s solidarity with Qatar and its strong condemnation of all forms of violence and vandalism, especially those that target diplomatic buildings.The ministry stressed the need to respect the rules of international law and relevant international agreements.For its part, the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the attack, stressing the importance of protecting diplomatic buildings according to the customs and charters that govern and regulate diplomatic work.The UAE Foreign Ministry expressed its strong condemnation of these criminal acts that aim to destabilise security and stability in contravention of moral and human values and principle.The ministry underscored the importance of intensifying efforts aimed at a ceasefire, a return to the political framework and dialogue, and advancing in the transitional phase to reach the desired political stability and security in Sudan.The Yemeni Foreign Ministry also expressed its condemnation of the storming and vandalising of the headquarters of the Qatari embassy.The ministry affirmed Yemen’s solidarity with Qatar and its rejection of all acts of violence and sabotage including the violation of the sanctity of diplomatic missions, noting that this constitutes a violation of international laws and covenants.