Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the recent attacks on internally displaced persons (IDP) camps near El Fasher (Zamzam and Abu Shouk) in western Sudan, which resulted in deaths and injuries and constitute a clear violation of international law and international humanitarian law.

According to Saudi Press Agency, in a statement, the ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s firm rejection of such violations and stressed the urgent need to protect relief and humanitarian personnel. It underscored the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities, the avoidance of targeting civilians, and the full implementation of the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan, signed on May 11, 2023.

The ministry conveyed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and extended its wishes for a swift recovery to those injured.