Attack on EU's representative Aidan O'Hara branded a violation of the Vienna Convention protecting diplomats
UK Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell described the escalating violence as “incredibly worrying,” telling the Commons: “Innocent civilians have already lost their lives and I am appalled – this includes Relief International personnel and three World Food Programme staff members.
“Aid workers and civilians must never be a target. Aid agencies must be allowed to deliver life-saving assistance safely to those in desperate need. It is a disgusting turn of events though sadly, not unique, that humanitarians are targeted in this way.” “We are advising civilians caught up in the violence, including our own staff, to shelter in place as heavy fighting continues. Our priority is to protect British nationals trapped by the violence and we will continue to issue updates as the situation develops.”
He said the embassy is dealing with 100 calls from the British community in Sudan, adding: “We’re prioritising the safety of our people in Khartoum, which is of great concern to us.Mr Mitchell expressed concerns for the safety of people in refugee camps and elsewhere, adding: “There is, I hope, a particularly hot corner of hell reserved for those who deploy and use heavy weapons in built-up areas.
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