'A gross violation of the Vienna Convention.' Irish EU ambassador to Sudan Aidan O'Hara has been attacked at his home in Khartoum.
Deeply concerned at serious incident at home of the EU Ambassador to Sudan. A gross violation of the Vienna Convention.
Thoughts are with outstanding Irish diplomat serving EU in difficult circumstances, and his family. Call for urgent cessation of violence in Sudan & dialogue.The Tánaiste Micheál Martin said described the attack as a “gross violation of the Vienna convention”.“Thoughts are with outstanding Irish diplomat serving EU in difficult circumstances, and his family.”A few hours ago, the EU Ambassador inThis constitues a gross violation of the Vienna Convention.
“Security of diplomatic premises and staff is a primary responsibility of Sudanese authorities and an obligation under international law.” The EU delegation has not been evacuated following the incident; however, security at the ambassador’s residence is being assessed.Around 185 people have been killed and more than 1,800 injured since fighting broke out in Sudan three days ago, according to the UN.Civilians have been sheltering in their homes and the city of Khartoum has seen air strikes, shelling and heavy small-arms fire.Mr O’Hara was appointed as the EU Ambassador to Sudan last year.
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