Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the unity, security, and stability of Sudan, emphasizing the necessity of preserving its legitimate state institutions. The Kingdom demanded that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) immediately cease their violations and adhere to their moral and humanitarian obligations. This includes ensuring the delivery of relief aid to those in need, in accordance with international humanitarian law and the provisions of the Jeddah Declaration to Protect Civilians in Sudan, signed on May 11, 2023.
According to Saudi Press Agency, this statement was delivered during the interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner for Human Rights' oral briefing regarding the situation in and around El Fasher. The Kingdom's Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva participated in the session.
Delivering the statement, Permanent Representative Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila reiterated the Kingdom's strong condemnation and denunciation of the grave human rights violations committed during the RSF's attacks on El Fasher. He specifically highlighted recent criminal attacks on health facilities, relief convoys, and civilian infrastructure, which have resulted in the deaths of dozens of displaced persons and unarmed civilians, including women and children.