Khaberni - International and Arab condemnations have escalated for targeting civilians and relief convoys in the Kordofan states of Sudan in recent hours.
Today, Sunday, Kuwait announced its condemnation of attacks targeting civilian facilities and relief convoys in northern and southern Kordofan. It emphasized in a statement that it "categorically rejects targeting of civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan".
It also confirmed that targeting civilians and relief facilities is a blatant violation of the principles of international law.
Egypt and Qatar also condemned the targeting of medical facilities and civilians in Kordofan and other Sudanese regions. They emphasized the necessity of preserving the sovereignty and unity of Sudan.
24 killed
The Sudan Doctors Network announced yesterday, Saturday, that the Rapid Support Forces attacked a vehicle carrying displaced persons near the city of Rahad in North Kordofan by drone, resulting in the death of 24 people, including eight children.
It added that the vehicle was carrying displaced persons who had fled from fighting in the Dubikra area in North Kordofan.
This followed remarks by Denise Brown, the United Nations Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs in Sudan, that an attack also hit a World Food Program aid convoy in North Kordofan on Friday, resulting in the death of one person and injuring others.
