Saudi Arabia Denounces RSF Hospital Strike in Sudan as Breach of International Law

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Riyadh — Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned an attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a hospital in White Nile State that left multiple people dead and injured, including medical staff, describing the incident as a violation of international law and a breach of commitments to protect civilians.

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the strike on a medical facility in the city of Al-Jabalain constituted a “flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law,” as well as a breach of fundamental principles governing armed conflict.

The ministry denounced the targeting of the hospital as a “reprehensible act” that cannot be justified under any circumstances, underscoring the protected status of medical facilities and personnel under international humanitarian norms.

Saudi Arabia called for an immediate cessation of such violations and urged all parties involved in the Sudan conflict to adhere to the Jeddah Declaration signed on May 11, 2023, which includes commitments to safeguard civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The Kingdom reiterated its longstanding position supporting Sudan’s unity and its legitimate institutions, stating that preserving these remains essential for achieving stability and addressing the aspirations of the Sudanese population.

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