Arab Parliament condemns attack on Saudi Hospital in El Fasher

ANI January 27, 2025 179 views

The Arab Parliament has strongly condemned the recent attack on a Saudi hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, which resulted in civilian casualties. They highlighted the critical importance of protecting medical facilities and humanitarian workers during ongoing conflicts. The statement urged all parties to respect international conventions and adhere to the Jeddah Declaration's principles of ceasefire and civilian protection. By emphasizing these points, the Arab Parliament is pushing for a peaceful resolution to the Sudanese crisis.

"The targeting of public institutions and medical facilities constitutes a flagrant violation of international laws." - Arab Parliament Statement
Cairo, January 26: The Arab Parliament condemned the targeting of the Saudi hospital in El Fasher, western Sudan, which resulted in the death and injury of several civilians.

Key Points

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Arab Parliament demands protection of healthcare workers and civilians

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Calls for adherence to Jeddah Declaration ceasefire agreement

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Emphasizes preservation of medical infrastructure during conflict

It reaffirmed that the targeting of public institutions, medical facilities, and civilian infrastructure constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws, conventions, and norms.

In a statement issued today, the Arab Parliament called for the full protection of healthcare, humanitarian workers, and civilians, stressing that infrastructure and medical facilities should not be drawn into the ongoing crisis.

The Parliament urged all parties concerned to adhere to the Jeddah Declaration, signed on 15th April 2023, which calls for a ceasefire and the respect and protection of public facilities, the avoidance of targeting innocent civilians, and the pursuit of a peaceful, sustainable solution to the Sudanese crisis. (ANI/WAM)

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Sudan Conflict Arab Parliament El Fasher Saudi Hospital International Humanitarian Law Jeddah Declaration
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