Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemns the storming and vandalism of its embassy building in Khartoum.
It confirmed that the embassy staff had been evacuated previously and that none of the diplomats or embassy staff were subjected to any harm.
In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to spare the embassies, diplomatic missions, headquarters of international organizations and civilian facilities from the consequences of the fighting in Sudan, and to prosecute the perpetrators and hold them accountable for these heinous criminal act, which constitutes a violation of international law and agreements.
The Ministry reaffirmed the position of the State of Qatar calling for an immediate halt to the fighting in Sudan, exercising maximum restraint, resorting to the voice of reason, giving priority to the public interest, and sparing civilians the consequences of the fighting.
It also expressed Qatar's aspiration for all parties to pursue dialogue and peaceful ways to overcome differences.
